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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 281.02, 421.46 and 114.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 281.02, 421.46 and 114.24 is: 171.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    281.02 : 421.46 = 114.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    281.02/421.46 = 114.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    281.02x = 421.46 × 114.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    281.02x = 48,147.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 48,147.59/281.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 171.33

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