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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 281.79, 422.73 and 119.43

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 281.79, 422.73 and 119.43 is: 179.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    281.79 : 422.73 = 119.43 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    281.79/422.73 = 119.43/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    281.79x = 422.73 × 119.43
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    281.79x = 50,486.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 50,486.64/281.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 179.16

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