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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 281.23, 421.85 and 127.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 281.23, 421.85 and 127.13 is: 190.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    281.23 : 421.85 = 127.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    281.23/421.85 = 127.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    281.23x = 421.85 × 127.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    281.23x = 53,627.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 53,627.05/281.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 190.69

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