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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 281.02, 421.71 and 136.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 281.02, 421.71 and 136.75 is: 205.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    281.02 : 421.71 = 136.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    281.02/421.71 = 136.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    281.02x = 421.71 × 136.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    281.02x = 57,668.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 57,668.84/281.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 205.21

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