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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 281.85, 422.34 and 119.67

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 281.85, 422.34 and 119.67 is: 179.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    281.85 : 422.34 = 119.67 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    281.85/422.34 = 119.67/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    281.85x = 422.34 × 119.67
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    281.85x = 50,541.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 50,541.43/281.85
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 179.32

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