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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 281.47, 422.19 and 127.35

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 281.47, 422.19 and 127.35 is: 191.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    281.47 : 422.19 = 127.35 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    281.47/422.19 = 127.35/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    281.47x = 422.19 × 127.35
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    281.47x = 53,766.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 53,766.37/281.47
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 191.02

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