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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 281.34, 422.10 and 127.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 281.34, 422.10 and 127.26 is: 190.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    281.34 : 422.10 = 127.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    281.34/422.10 = 127.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    281.34x = 422.10 × 127.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    281.34x = 53,716.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 53,716.45/281.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 190.93

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