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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 281.95, 422.60 and 191.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 281.95, 422.60 and 191.12 is: 286.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    281.95 : 422.60 = 191.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    281.95/422.60 = 191.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    281.95x = 422.60 × 191.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    281.95x = 80,764.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 80,764.24/281.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 286.45

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