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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 281.70, 422.49 and 89.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 281.70, 422.49 and 89.22 is: 133.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    281.70 : 422.49 = 89.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    281.70/422.49 = 89.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    281.70x = 422.49 × 89.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    281.70x = 37,694.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 37,694.56/281.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 133.81

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