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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 281.58, 422.25 and 119.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 281.58, 422.25 and 119.22 is: 178.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    281.58 : 422.25 = 119.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    281.58/422.25 = 119.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    281.58x = 422.25 × 119.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    281.58x = 50,340.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 50,340.65/281.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 178.78

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