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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 281.28, 422.03 and 119.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 281.28, 422.03 and 119.08 is: 178.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    281.28 : 422.03 = 119.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    281.28/422.03 = 119.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    281.28x = 422.03 × 119.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    281.28x = 50,255.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 50,255.33/281.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 178.67

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