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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 281.36, 422.10 and 119.09

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 281.36, 422.10 and 119.09 is: 178.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    281.36 : 422.10 = 119.09 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    281.36/422.10 = 119.09/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    281.36x = 422.10 × 119.09
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    281.36x = 50,265.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 50,265.78/281.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 178.66

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