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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 281.66, 422.37 and 127.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 281.66, 422.37 and 127.58 is: 191.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    281.66 : 422.37 = 127.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    281.66/422.37 = 127.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    281.66x = 422.37 × 127.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    281.66x = 53,885.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 53,885.75/281.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 191.31

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