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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 281.05, 421.38 and 134.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 281.05, 421.38 and 134.60 is: 201.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    281.05 : 421.38 = 134.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    281.05/421.38 = 134.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    281.05x = 421.38 × 134.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    281.05x = 56,715.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 56,715.64/281.05
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 201.80

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