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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 281.46, 422.19 and 89.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 281.46, 422.19 and 89.07 is: 133.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    281.46 : 422.19 = 89.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    281.46/422.19 = 89.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    281.46x = 422.19 × 89.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    281.46x = 37,604.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 37,604.46/281.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 133.61

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