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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 281, 421.66 and 126.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 281, 421.66 and 126.92 is: 190.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    281 : 421.66 = 126.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    281/421.66 = 126.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    281x = 421.66 × 126.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    281x = 53,517.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 53,517.09/281
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 190.45

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