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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 281.91, 422.73 and 135.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 281.91, 422.73 and 135.72 is: 203.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    281.91 : 422.73 = 135.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    281.91/422.73 = 135.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    281.91x = 422.73 × 135.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    281.91x = 57,372.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 57,372.92/281.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 203.52

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