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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 281.89, 422.84 and 119.49

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 281.89, 422.84 and 119.49 is: 179.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    281.89 : 422.84 = 119.49 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    281.89/422.84 = 119.49/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    281.89x = 422.84 × 119.49
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    281.89x = 50,523.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 50,523.86/281.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 179.23

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