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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 281.80, 422.70 and 137.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 281.80, 422.70 and 137.56 is: 206.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    281.80 : 422.70 = 137.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    281.80/422.70 = 137.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    281.80x = 422.70 × 137.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    281.80x = 58,146.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 58,146.61/281.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 206.34

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