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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 281.56, 422.43 and 119.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 281.56, 422.43 and 119.38 is: 179.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    281.56 : 422.43 = 119.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    281.56/422.43 = 119.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    281.56x = 422.43 × 119.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    281.56x = 50,429.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 50,429.69/281.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 179.11

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