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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 281.48, 421.86 and 127.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 281.48, 421.86 and 127.18 is: 190.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    281.48 : 421.86 = 127.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    281.48/421.86 = 127.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    281.48x = 421.86 × 127.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    281.48x = 53,652.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 53,652.15/281.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 190.61

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