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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 281.27, 422.13 and 119.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 281.27, 422.13 and 119.07 is: 178.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    281.27 : 422.13 = 119.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    281.27/422.13 = 119.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    281.27x = 422.13 × 119.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    281.27x = 50,263.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 50,263.02/281.27
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 178.70

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