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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 281.06, 421.43 and 151.21

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 281.06, 421.43 and 151.21 is: 226.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    281.06 : 421.43 = 151.21 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    281.06/421.43 = 151.21/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    281.06x = 421.43 × 151.21
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    281.06x = 63,724.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 63,724.43/281.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 226.73

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