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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 281.60, 422.32 and 137.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 281.60, 422.32 and 137.28 is: 205.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    281.60 : 422.32 = 137.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    281.60/422.32 = 137.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    281.60x = 422.32 × 137.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    281.60x = 57,976.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 57,976.09/281.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 205.88

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