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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 281.43, 421.85 and 135.09

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 281.43, 421.85 and 135.09 is: 202.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    281.43 : 421.85 = 135.09 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    281.43/421.85 = 135.09/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    281.43x = 421.85 × 135.09
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    281.43x = 56,987.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 56,987.04/281.43
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 202.49

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