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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 281.94, 423.09 and 137.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 281.94, 423.09 and 137.58 is: 206.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    281.94 : 423.09 = 137.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    281.94/423.09 = 137.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    281.94x = 423.09 × 137.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    281.94x = 58,208.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 58,208.72/281.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 206.46

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