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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 281.45, 421.09 and 153.29

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 281.45, 421.09 and 153.29 is: 229.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    281.45 : 421.09 = 153.29 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    281.45/421.09 = 153.29/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    281.45x = 421.09 × 153.29
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    281.45x = 64,548.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 64,548.89/281.45
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 229.34

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