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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 281.41, 421.70 and 125.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 281.41, 421.70 and 125.04 is: 187.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    281.41 : 421.70 = 125.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    281.41/421.70 = 125.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    281.41x = 421.70 × 125.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    281.41x = 52,729.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 52,729.37/281.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 187.38

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