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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 281.67, 422.53 and 86.69

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 281.67, 422.53 and 86.69 is: 130.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    281.67 : 422.53 = 86.69 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    281.67/422.53 = 86.69/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    281.67x = 422.53 × 86.69
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    281.67x = 36,629.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 36,629.13/281.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 130.04

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