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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 281.82, 422.38 and 127.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 281.82, 422.38 and 127.70 is: 191.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    281.82 : 422.38 = 127.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    281.82/422.38 = 127.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    281.82x = 422.38 × 127.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    281.82x = 53,937.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 53,937.61/281.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 191.39

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