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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 281.38, 422.16 and 137.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 281.38, 422.16 and 137.08 is: 205.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    281.38 : 422.16 = 137.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    281.38/422.16 = 137.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    281.38x = 422.16 × 137.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    281.38x = 57,869.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 57,869.69/281.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 205.66

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