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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 281.59, 422.45 and 119.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 281.59, 422.45 and 119.32 is: 179.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    281.59 : 422.45 = 119.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    281.59/422.45 = 119.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    281.59x = 422.45 × 119.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    281.59x = 50,406.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 50,406.73/281.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 179.01

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