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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 281.25, 421.47 and 159.35

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 281.25, 421.47 and 159.35 is: 238.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    281.25 : 421.47 = 159.35 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    281.25/421.47 = 159.35/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    281.25x = 421.47 × 159.35
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    281.25x = 67,159.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 67,159.14/281.25
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 238.79

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