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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 281.03, 420.64 and 150.71

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 281.03, 420.64 and 150.71 is: 225.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    281.03 : 420.64 = 150.71 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    281.03/420.64 = 150.71/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    281.03x = 420.64 × 150.71
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    281.03x = 63,392.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 63,392.17/281.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 225.57

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