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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 281.96, 422.56 and 135.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 281.96, 422.56 and 135.72 is: 203.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    281.96 : 422.56 = 135.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    281.96/422.56 = 135.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    281.96x = 422.56 × 135.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    281.96x = 57,349.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 57,349.84/281.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 203.40

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