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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 281.63, 422.44 and 135.39

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 281.63, 422.44 and 135.39 is: 203.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    281.63 : 422.44 = 135.39 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    281.63/422.44 = 135.39/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    281.63x = 422.44 × 135.39
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    281.63x = 57,193.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 57,193.81/281.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 203.09

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