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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 281.78, 422.41 and 135.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 281.78, 422.41 and 135.44 is: 203.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    281.78 : 422.41 = 135.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    281.78/422.41 = 135.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    281.78x = 422.41 × 135.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    281.78x = 57,211.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 57,211.21/281.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 203.04

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