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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 281.54, 422.32 and 119.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 281.54, 422.32 and 119.12 is: 178.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    281.54 : 422.32 = 119.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    281.54/422.32 = 119.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    281.54x = 422.32 × 119.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    281.54x = 50,306.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 50,306.76/281.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 178.68

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