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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 281.25, 421.95 and 88.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 281.25, 421.95 and 88.88 is: 133.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    281.25 : 421.95 = 88.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    281.25/421.95 = 88.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    281.25x = 421.95 × 88.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    281.25x = 37,500.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 37,500.81/281.25
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 133.34

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