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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 281.46, 421.58 and 136.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 281.46, 421.58 and 136.88 is: 205.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    281.46 : 421.58 = 136.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    281.46/421.58 = 136.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    281.46x = 421.58 × 136.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    281.46x = 57,703.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 57,703.08/281.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 205.01

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