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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 281.74, 422.61 and 89.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 281.74, 422.61 and 89.38 is: 134.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    281.74 : 422.61 = 89.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    281.74/422.61 = 89.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    281.74x = 422.61 × 89.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    281.74x = 37,772.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 37,772.88/281.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 134.07

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