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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 281.14, 422.10 and 119.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 281.14, 422.10 and 119.14 is: 178.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    281.14 : 422.10 = 119.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    281.14/422.10 = 119.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    281.14x = 422.10 × 119.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    281.14x = 50,288.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 50,288.99/281.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 178.88

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