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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 281.47, 422.25 and 119.15

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 281.47, 422.25 and 119.15 is: 178.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    281.47 : 422.25 = 119.15 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    281.47/422.25 = 119.15/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    281.47x = 422.25 × 119.15
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    281.47x = 50,311.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 50,311.70/281.47
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 178.75

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