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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 281.44, 422.20 and 116.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 281.44, 422.20 and 116.96 is: 175.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    281.44 : 422.20 = 116.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    281.44/422.20 = 116.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    281.44x = 422.20 × 116.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    281.44x = 49,380.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 49,380.51/281.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 175.46

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