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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 281.75, 422.55 and 135.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 281.75, 422.55 and 135.50 is: 203.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    281.75 : 422.55 = 135.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    281.75/422.55 = 135.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    281.75x = 422.55 × 135.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    281.75x = 57,253.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 57,253.41/281.75
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 203.21

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