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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 281.23, 421.84 and 127.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 281.23, 421.84 and 127.12 is: 190.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    281.23 : 421.84 = 127.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    281.23/421.84 = 127.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    281.23x = 421.84 × 127.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    281.23x = 53,623.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 53,623.37/281.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 190.67

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