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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 281.98, 422.46 and 137.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 281.98, 422.46 and 137.38 is: 205.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    281.98 : 422.46 = 137.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    281.98/422.46 = 137.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    281.98x = 422.46 × 137.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    281.98x = 58,037.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 58,037.55/281.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 205.82

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