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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 281.36, 422.07 and 119.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 281.36, 422.07 and 119.06 is: 178.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    281.36 : 422.07 = 119.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    281.36/422.07 = 119.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    281.36x = 422.07 × 119.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    281.36x = 50,251.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 50,251.65/281.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 178.60

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