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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 281.85, 422.57 and 119.43

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 281.85, 422.57 and 119.43 is: 179.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    281.85 : 422.57 = 119.43 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    281.85/422.57 = 119.43/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    281.85x = 422.57 × 119.43
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    281.85x = 50,466.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 50,466.94/281.85
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 179.06

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