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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 281.93, 422.69 and 119.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 281.93, 422.69 and 119.52 is: 179.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    281.93 : 422.69 = 119.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    281.93/422.69 = 119.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    281.93x = 422.69 × 119.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    281.93x = 50,519.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 50,519.31/281.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 179.19

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