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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 281.39, 422.13 and 119.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 281.39, 422.13 and 119.06 is: 178.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    281.39 : 422.13 = 119.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    281.39/422.13 = 119.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    281.39x = 422.13 × 119.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    281.39x = 50,256.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 50,256.09/281.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 178.60

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