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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 281.18, 421.80 and 88.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 281.18, 421.80 and 88.76 is: 133.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    281.18 : 421.80 = 88.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    281.18/421.80 = 88.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    281.18x = 421.80 × 88.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    281.18x = 37,438.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 37,438.97/281.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 133.15

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