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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 281.38, 422.11 and 137

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 281.38, 422.11 and 137 is: 205.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    281.38 : 422.11 = 137 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    281.38/422.11 = 137/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    281.38x = 422.11 × 137
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    281.38x = 57,829.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 57,829.07/281.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 205.52

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