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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 281.24, 421.90 and 136.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 281.24, 421.90 and 136.94 is: 205.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    281.24 : 421.90 = 136.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    281.24/421.90 = 136.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    281.24x = 421.90 × 136.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    281.24x = 57,774.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 57,774.99/281.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 205.43

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