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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 281.25, 422.10 and 135.05

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 281.25, 422.10 and 135.05 is: 202.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    281.25 : 422.10 = 135.05 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    281.25/422.10 = 135.05/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    281.25x = 422.10 × 135.05
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    281.25x = 57,002.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 57,002.49/281.25
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 202.68

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