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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 281.78, 422.72 and 135.39

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 281.78, 422.72 and 135.39 is: 203.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    281.78 : 422.72 = 135.39 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    281.78/422.72 = 135.39/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    281.78x = 422.72 × 135.39
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    281.78x = 57,231.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 57,231.38/281.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 203.11

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