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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 281.35, 421.89 and 135.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 281.35, 421.89 and 135.08 is: 202.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    281.35 : 421.89 = 135.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    281.35/421.89 = 135.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    281.35x = 421.89 × 135.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    281.35x = 56,986.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 56,986.79/281.35
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 202.55

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