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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 281.74, 422.67 and 119.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 281.74, 422.67 and 119.42 is: 179.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    281.74 : 422.67 = 119.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    281.74/422.67 = 119.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    281.74x = 422.67 × 119.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    281.74x = 50,475.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 50,475.86/281.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 179.16

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