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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 281.25, 421.88 and 96.15

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 281.25, 421.88 and 96.15 is: 144.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    281.25 : 421.88 = 96.15 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    281.25/421.88 = 96.15/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    281.25x = 421.88 × 96.15
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    281.25x = 40,564.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 40,564.86/281.25
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 144.23

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