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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 281.87, 422.75 and 127.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 281.87, 422.75 and 127.75 is: 191.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    281.87 : 422.75 = 127.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    281.87/422.75 = 127.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    281.87x = 422.75 × 127.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    281.87x = 54,007.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 54,007.64/281.87
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 191.61

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