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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 281.50, 422.40 and 137.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 281.50, 422.40 and 137.14 is: 205.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    281.50 : 422.40 = 137.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    281.50/422.40 = 137.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    281.50x = 422.40 × 137.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    281.50x = 57,927.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 57,927.94/281.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 205.78

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