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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 281.23, 421.97 and 151.35

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 281.23, 421.97 and 151.35 is: 227.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    281.23 : 421.97 = 151.35 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    281.23/421.97 = 151.35/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    281.23x = 421.97 × 151.35
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    281.23x = 63,865.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 63,865.16/281.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 227.09

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