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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 281.98, 422.97 and 137.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 281.98, 422.97 and 137.72 is: 206.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    281.98 : 422.97 = 137.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    281.98/422.97 = 137.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    281.98x = 422.97 × 137.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    281.98x = 58,251.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 58,251.43/281.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 206.58

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