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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 281.50, 422.39 and 119.19

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 281.50, 422.39 and 119.19 is: 178.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    281.50 : 422.39 = 119.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    281.50/422.39 = 119.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    281.50x = 422.39 × 119.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    281.50x = 50,344.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 50,344.66/281.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 178.84

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