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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 281.61, 421.74 and 135.09

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 281.61, 421.74 and 135.09 is: 202.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    281.61 : 421.74 = 135.09 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    281.61/421.74 = 135.09/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    281.61x = 421.74 × 135.09
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    281.61x = 56,972.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 56,972.86/281.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 202.31

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