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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 281.48, 422.22 and 89.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 281.48, 422.22 and 89.11 is: 133.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    281.48 : 422.22 = 89.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    281.48/422.22 = 89.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    281.48x = 422.22 × 89.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    281.48x = 37,624.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 37,624.02/281.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 133.67

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