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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 281.88, 422.90 and 89.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 281.88, 422.90 and 89.52 is: 134.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    281.88 : 422.90 = 89.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    281.88/422.90 = 89.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    281.88x = 422.90 × 89.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    281.88x = 37,858.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 37,858.01/281.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 134.31

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