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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 281.30, 421.82 and 151.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 281.30, 421.82 and 151.28 is: 226.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    281.30 : 421.82 = 151.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    281.30/421.82 = 151.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    281.30x = 421.82 × 151.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    281.30x = 63,810.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 63,810.06/281.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 226.84

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