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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 281.27, 421.81 and 135.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 281.27, 421.81 and 135.02 is: 202.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    281.27 : 421.81 = 135.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    281.27/421.81 = 135.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    281.27x = 421.81 × 135.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    281.27x = 56,951.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 56,951.13/281.27
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 202.48

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