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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 281.61, 388.51 and 175.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 281.61, 388.51 and 175.22 is: 241.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    281.61 : 388.51 = 175.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    281.61/388.51 = 175.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    281.61x = 388.51 × 175.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    281.61x = 68,071.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 68,071.90/281.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 241.73

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