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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 281.24, 421.94 and 88.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 281.24, 421.94 and 88.92 is: 133.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    281.24 : 421.94 = 88.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    281.24/421.94 = 88.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    281.24x = 421.94 × 88.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    281.24x = 37,518.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 37,518.90/281.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 133.41

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