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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 281.31, 421.98 and 151.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 281.31, 421.98 and 151.26 is: 226.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    281.31 : 421.98 = 151.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    281.31/421.98 = 151.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    281.31x = 421.98 × 151.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    281.31x = 63,828.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 63,828.69/281.31
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 226.90

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