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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 281.52, 422.03 and 119.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 281.52, 422.03 and 119.10 is: 178.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    281.52 : 422.03 = 119.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    281.52/422.03 = 119.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    281.52x = 422.03 × 119.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    281.52x = 50,263.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 50,263.18/281.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 178.54

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