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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 281.15, 421.73 and 134.97

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 281.15, 421.73 and 134.97 is: 202.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    281.15 : 421.73 = 134.97 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    281.15/421.73 = 134.97/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    281.15x = 421.73 × 134.97
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    281.15x = 56,919.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 56,919.91/281.15
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 202.45

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