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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 281.50, 422.41 and 129.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 281.50, 422.41 and 129.50 is: 194.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    281.50 : 422.41 = 129.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    281.50/422.41 = 129.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    281.50x = 422.41 × 129.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    281.50x = 54,702.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 54,702.10/281.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 194.32

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