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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 281.67, 422.19 and 135.33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 281.67, 422.19 and 135.33 is: 202.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    281.67 : 422.19 = 135.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    281.67/422.19 = 135.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    281.67x = 422.19 × 135.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    281.67x = 57,134.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 57,134.97/281.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 202.84

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