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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 281.96, 423.04 and 137.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 281.96, 423.04 and 137.64 is: 206.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    281.96 : 423.04 = 137.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    281.96/423.04 = 137.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    281.96x = 423.04 × 137.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    281.96x = 58,227.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 58,227.23/281.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 206.51

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