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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 281.78, 422.27 and 127.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 281.78, 422.27 and 127.32 is: 190.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    281.78 : 422.27 = 127.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    281.78/422.27 = 127.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    281.78x = 422.27 × 127.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    281.78x = 53,763.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 53,763.42/281.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 190.80

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