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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 281, 421.34 and 127.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 281, 421.34 and 127.08 is: 190.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    281 : 421.34 = 127.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    281/421.34 = 127.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    281x = 421.34 × 127.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    281x = 53,543.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 53,543.89/281
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 190.55

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