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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 281.73, 422.55 and 89.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 281.73, 422.55 and 89.40 is: 134.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    281.73 : 422.55 = 89.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    281.73/422.55 = 89.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    281.73x = 422.55 × 89.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    281.73x = 37,775.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 37,775.97/281.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 134.09

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