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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 281.24, 421.88 and 88.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 281.24, 421.88 and 88.88 is: 133.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    281.24 : 421.88 = 88.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    281.24/421.88 = 88.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    281.24x = 421.88 × 88.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    281.24x = 37,496.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 37,496.69/281.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 133.33

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