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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 281.34, 421.74 and 151.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 281.34, 421.74 and 151.27 is: 226.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    281.34 : 421.74 = 151.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    281.34/421.74 = 151.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    281.34x = 421.74 × 151.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    281.34x = 63,795.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 63,795.56/281.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 226.76

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