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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 281.75, 421.88 and 194.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 281.75, 421.88 and 194.82 is: 291.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    281.75 : 421.88 = 194.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    281.75/421.88 = 194.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    281.75x = 421.88 × 194.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    281.75x = 82,188.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 82,188.11/281.75
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 291.71

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