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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 281.87, 422.81 and 135.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 281.87, 422.81 and 135.64 is: 203.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    281.87 : 422.81 = 135.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    281.87/422.81 = 135.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    281.87x = 422.81 × 135.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    281.87x = 57,349.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 57,349.95/281.87
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 203.46

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