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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 281.22, 421.83 and 136.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 281.22, 421.83 and 136.50 is: 204.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    281.22 : 421.83 = 136.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    281.22/421.83 = 136.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    281.22x = 421.83 × 136.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    281.22x = 57,579.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 57,579.80/281.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 204.75

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