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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 281.17, 421.86 and 127.05

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 281.17, 421.86 and 127.05 is: 190.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    281.17 : 421.86 = 127.05 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    281.17/421.86 = 127.05/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    281.17x = 421.86 × 127.05
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    281.17x = 53,597.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 53,597.31/281.17
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 190.62

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