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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 281.47, 421.92 and 135.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 281.47, 421.92 and 135.18 is: 202.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    281.47 : 421.92 = 135.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    281.47/421.92 = 135.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    281.47x = 421.92 × 135.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    281.47x = 57,035.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 57,035.15/281.47
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 202.63

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