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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 281.96, 423.72 and 195.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 281.96, 423.72 and 195.56 is: 293.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    281.96 : 423.72 = 195.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    281.96/423.72 = 195.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    281.96x = 423.72 × 195.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    281.96x = 82,862.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 82,862.68/281.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 293.88

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