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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 281.84, 422.98 and 119.63

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 281.84, 422.98 and 119.63 is: 179.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    281.84 : 422.98 = 119.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    281.84/422.98 = 119.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    281.84x = 422.98 × 119.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    281.84x = 50,601.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 50,601.86/281.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 179.54

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