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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 281.92, 422.14 and 195.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 281.92, 422.14 and 195.52 is: 292.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    281.92 : 422.14 = 195.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    281.92/422.14 = 195.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    281.92x = 422.14 × 195.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    281.92x = 82,536.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 82,536.81/281.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 292.77

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