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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 281.51, 422.26 and 127.41

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 281.51, 422.26 and 127.41 is: 191.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    281.51 : 422.26 = 127.41 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    281.51/422.26 = 127.41/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    281.51x = 422.26 × 127.41
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    281.51x = 53,798.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 53,798.96/281.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 191.11

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