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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 281.79, 422.39 and 190.49

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 281.79, 422.39 and 190.49 is: 285.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    281.79 : 422.39 = 190.49 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    281.79/422.39 = 190.49/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    281.79x = 422.39 × 190.49
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    281.79x = 80,463.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 80,463.37/281.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 285.55

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