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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 281.24, 421.90 and 127.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 281.24, 421.90 and 127.14 is: 190.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    281.24 : 421.90 = 127.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    281.24/421.90 = 127.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    281.24x = 421.90 × 127.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    281.24x = 53,640.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 53,640.37/281.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 190.73

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