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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 281.73, 421.93 and 194.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 281.73, 421.93 and 194.74 is: 291.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    281.73 : 421.93 = 194.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    281.73/421.93 = 194.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    281.73x = 421.93 × 194.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    281.73x = 82,166.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 82,166.65/281.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 291.65

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