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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 281.51, 423.02 and 151.61

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 281.51, 423.02 and 151.61 is: 227.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    281.51 : 423.02 = 151.61 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    281.51/423.02 = 151.61/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    281.51x = 423.02 × 151.61
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    281.51x = 64,131.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 64,131.19/281.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 227.82

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