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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 281.40, 421.82 and 135.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 281.40, 421.82 and 135.12 is: 202.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    281.40 : 421.82 = 135.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    281.40/421.82 = 135.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    281.40x = 421.82 × 135.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    281.40x = 56,996.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 56,996.32/281.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 202.55

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