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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 281.62, 422.49 and 119.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 281.62, 422.49 and 119.26 is: 178.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    281.62 : 422.49 = 119.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    281.62/422.49 = 119.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    281.62x = 422.49 × 119.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    281.62x = 50,386.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 50,386.16/281.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 178.92

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