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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 281.97, 422.61 and 127.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 281.97, 422.61 and 127.86 is: 191.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    281.97 : 422.61 = 127.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    281.97/422.61 = 127.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    281.97x = 422.61 × 127.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    281.97x = 54,034.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 54,034.91/281.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 191.63

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