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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 281.99, 422.94 and 137.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 281.99, 422.94 and 137.54 is: 206.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    281.99 : 422.94 = 137.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    281.99/422.94 = 137.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    281.99x = 422.94 × 137.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    281.99x = 58,171.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 58,171.17/281.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 206.29

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