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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 281.81, 422.09 and 137.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 281.81, 422.09 and 137.22 is: 205.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    281.81 : 422.09 = 137.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    281.81/422.09 = 137.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    281.81x = 422.09 × 137.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    281.81x = 57,919.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 57,919.19/281.81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 205.53

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