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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 281.16, 420.87 and 150.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 281.16, 420.87 and 150.84 is: 225.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    281.16 : 420.87 = 150.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    281.16/420.87 = 150.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    281.16x = 420.87 × 150.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    281.16x = 63,484.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 63,484.03/281.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 225.79

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