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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 281.23, 421.80 and 88.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 281.23, 421.80 and 88.90 is: 133.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    281.23 : 421.80 = 88.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    281.23/421.80 = 88.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    281.23x = 421.80 × 88.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    281.23x = 37,498.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 37,498.02/281.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 133.34

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