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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 281.71, 422.61 and 127.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 281.71, 422.61 and 127.68 is: 191.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    281.71 : 422.61 = 127.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    281.71/422.61 = 127.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    281.71x = 422.61 × 127.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    281.71x = 53,956.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 53,956.78/281.71
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 191.53

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