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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 281.80, 422.84 and 190.29

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 281.80, 422.84 and 190.29 is: 285.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    281.80 : 422.84 = 190.29 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    281.80/422.84 = 190.29/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    281.80x = 422.84 × 190.29
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    281.80x = 80,463.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 80,463.57/281.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 285.53

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