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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 281.45, 421.92 and 151.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 281.45, 421.92 and 151.52 is: 227.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    281.45 : 421.92 = 151.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    281.45/421.92 = 151.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    281.45x = 421.92 × 151.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    281.45x = 63,930.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 63,930.37/281.45
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 227.14

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