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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 281.58, 422.20 and 116.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 281.58, 422.20 and 116.92 is: 175.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    281.58 : 422.20 = 116.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    281.58/422.20 = 116.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    281.58x = 422.20 × 116.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    281.58x = 49,363.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 49,363.62/281.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 175.31

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