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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 281.96, 422.96 and 119.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 281.96, 422.96 and 119.64 is: 179.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    281.96 : 422.96 = 119.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    281.96/422.96 = 119.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    281.96x = 422.96 × 119.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    281.96x = 50,602.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 50,602.93/281.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 179.47

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