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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 281.55, 422.46 and 135.21

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 281.55, 422.46 and 135.21 is: 202.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    281.55 : 422.46 = 135.21 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    281.55/422.46 = 135.21/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    281.55x = 422.46 × 135.21
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    281.55x = 57,120.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 57,120.82/281.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 202.88

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