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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 281.84, 422.40 and 135.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 281.84, 422.40 and 135.50 is: 203.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    281.84 : 422.40 = 135.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    281.84/422.40 = 135.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    281.84x = 422.40 × 135.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    281.84x = 57,235.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 57,235.20/281.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 203.08

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