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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 281.94, 422.96 and 96.89

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 281.94, 422.96 and 96.89 is: 145.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    281.94 : 422.96 = 96.89 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    281.94/422.96 = 96.89/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    281.94x = 422.96 × 96.89
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    281.94x = 40,978.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 40,978.00/281.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 145.34

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