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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 281.35, 421.68 and 127.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 281.35, 421.68 and 127.23 is: 190.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    281.35 : 421.68 = 127.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    281.35/421.68 = 127.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    281.35x = 421.68 × 127.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    281.35x = 53,649.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 53,649.71/281.35
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 190.69

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