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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 281.93, 422.95 and 86.93

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 281.93, 422.95 and 86.93 is: 130.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    281.93 : 422.95 = 86.93 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    281.93/422.95 = 86.93/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    281.93x = 422.95 × 86.93
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    281.93x = 36,764.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 36,764.49/281.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 130.40

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