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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 281.30, 421.78 and 151.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 281.30, 421.78 and 151.18 is: 226.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    281.30 : 421.78 = 151.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    281.30/421.78 = 151.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    281.30x = 421.78 × 151.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    281.30x = 63,764.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 63,764.70/281.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 226.68

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