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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 281.23, 421.60 and 151.17

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 281.23, 421.60 and 151.17 is: 226.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    281.23 : 421.60 = 151.17 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    281.23/421.60 = 151.17/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    281.23x = 421.60 × 151.17
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    281.23x = 63,733.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 63,733.27/281.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 226.62

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