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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 281.77, 422.27 and 135.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 281.77, 422.27 and 135.58 is: 203.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    281.77 : 422.27 = 135.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    281.77/422.27 = 135.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    281.77x = 422.27 × 135.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    281.77x = 57,248.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 57,248.58/281.77
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 203.18

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