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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 281.23, 422.10 and 135.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 281.23, 422.10 and 135.06 is: 202.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    281.23 : 422.10 = 135.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    281.23/422.10 = 135.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    281.23x = 422.10 × 135.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    281.23x = 57,008.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 57,008.83/281.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 202.71

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