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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 281.94, 422.84 and 191.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 281.94, 422.84 and 191.20 is: 286.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    281.94 : 422.84 = 191.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    281.94/422.84 = 191.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    281.94x = 422.84 × 191.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    281.94x = 80,847.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 80,847.01/281.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 286.75

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