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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 281.09, 421.02 and 136.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 281.09, 421.02 and 136.50 is: 204.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    281.09 : 421.02 = 136.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    281.09/421.02 = 136.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    281.09x = 421.02 × 136.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    281.09x = 57,469.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 57,469.23/281.09
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 204.45

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