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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 281.57, 422.15 and 127.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 281.57, 422.15 and 127.44 is: 191.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    281.57 : 422.15 = 127.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    281.57/422.15 = 127.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    281.57x = 422.15 × 127.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    281.57x = 53,798.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 53,798.16/281.57
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 191.07

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