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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 281.53, 421.69 and 135.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 281.53, 421.69 and 135.06 is: 202.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    281.53 : 421.69 = 135.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    281.53/421.69 = 135.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    281.53x = 421.69 × 135.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    281.53x = 56,953.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 56,953.45/281.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 202.30

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