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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 281.93, 422.87 and 127.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 281.93, 422.87 and 127.86 is: 191.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    281.93 : 422.87 = 127.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    281.93/422.87 = 127.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    281.93x = 422.87 × 127.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    281.93x = 54,068.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 54,068.16/281.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 191.78

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