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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 281.12, 421.50 and 116.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 281.12, 421.50 and 116.46 is: 174.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    281.12 : 421.50 = 116.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    281.12/421.50 = 116.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    281.12x = 421.50 × 116.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    281.12x = 49,085.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 49,085.78/281.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 174.61

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