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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 281.76, 422.10 and 137.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 281.76, 422.10 and 137.13 is: 205.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    281.76 : 422.10 = 137.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    281.76/422.10 = 137.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    281.76x = 422.10 × 137.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    281.76x = 57,882.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 57,882.57/281.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 205.43

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