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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 281.29, 421.94 and 127.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 281.29, 421.94 and 127.18 is: 190.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    281.29 : 421.94 = 127.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    281.29/421.94 = 127.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    281.29x = 421.94 × 127.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    281.29x = 53,662.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 53,662.33/281.29
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 190.77

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