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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 281.14, 421.17 and 150.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 281.14, 421.17 and 150.82 is: 225.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    281.14 : 421.17 = 150.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    281.14/421.17 = 150.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    281.14x = 421.17 × 150.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    281.14x = 63,520.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 63,520.86/281.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 225.94

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