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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 281.60, 422.48 and 86.63

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 281.60, 422.48 and 86.63 is: 129.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    281.60 : 422.48 = 86.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    281.60/422.48 = 86.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    281.60x = 422.48 × 86.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    281.60x = 36,596.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 36,596.90/281.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 129.96

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