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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 281.90, 422.90 and 119.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 281.90, 422.90 and 119.59 is: 179.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    281.90 : 422.90 = 119.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    281.90/422.90 = 119.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    281.90x = 422.90 × 119.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    281.90x = 50,573.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 50,573.85/281.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 179.40

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