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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 281.89, 422.82 and 89.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 281.89, 422.82 and 89.50 is: 134.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    281.89 : 422.82 = 89.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    281.89/422.82 = 89.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    281.89x = 422.82 × 89.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    281.89x = 37,842.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 37,842.39/281.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 134.25

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