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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 281.67, 422.45 and 119.31

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 281.67, 422.45 and 119.31 is: 178.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    281.67 : 422.45 = 119.31 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    281.67/422.45 = 119.31/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    281.67x = 422.45 × 119.31
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    281.67x = 50,401.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 50,401.91/281.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 178.94

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