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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 281.66, 422.49 and 86.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 281.66, 422.49 and 86.66 is: 129.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    281.66 : 422.49 = 86.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    281.66/422.49 = 86.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    281.66x = 422.49 × 86.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    281.66x = 36,610.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 36,610.65/281.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 129.98

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