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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 281.82, 423.12 and 190.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 281.82, 423.12 and 190.68 is: 286.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    281.82 : 423.12 = 190.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    281.82/423.12 = 190.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    281.82x = 423.12 × 190.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    281.82x = 80,680.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 80,680.52/281.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 286.28

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