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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 281.96, 422.91 and 127.65

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 281.96, 422.91 and 127.65 is: 191.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    281.96 : 422.91 = 127.65 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    281.96/422.91 = 127.65/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    281.96x = 422.91 × 127.65
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    281.96x = 53,984.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 53,984.46/281.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 191.46

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