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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 281.71, 422.48 and 119.35

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 281.71, 422.48 and 119.35 is: 178.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    281.71 : 422.48 = 119.35 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    281.71/422.48 = 119.35/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    281.71x = 422.48 × 119.35
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    281.71x = 50,422.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 50,422.39/281.71
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 178.99

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