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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 281.93, 423.14 and 179.39

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 281.93, 423.14 and 179.39 is: 269.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    281.93 : 423.14 = 179.39 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    281.93/423.14 = 179.39/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    281.93x = 423.14 × 179.39
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    281.93x = 75,904.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 75,904.07/281.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 269.23

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