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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 281.44, 422.28 and 137.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 281.44, 422.28 and 137.28 is: 205.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    281.44 : 422.28 = 137.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    281.44/422.28 = 137.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    281.44x = 422.28 × 137.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    281.44x = 57,970.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 57,970.60/281.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 205.98

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