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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 281.49, 422.30 and 135.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 281.49, 422.30 and 135.22 is: 202.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    281.49 : 422.30 = 135.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    281.49/422.30 = 135.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    281.49x = 422.30 × 135.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    281.49x = 57,103.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 57,103.41/281.49
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 202.86

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