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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 281.85, 422.64 and 135.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 281.85, 422.64 and 135.58 is: 203.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    281.85 : 422.64 = 135.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    281.85/422.64 = 135.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    281.85x = 422.64 × 135.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    281.85x = 57,299.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 57,299.42/281.85
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 203.30

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