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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 281.75, 422.34 and 127.71

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 281.75, 422.34 and 127.71 is: 191.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    281.75 : 422.34 = 127.71 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    281.75/422.34 = 127.71/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    281.75x = 422.34 × 127.71
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    281.75x = 53,937.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 53,937.04/281.75
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 191.44

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