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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 281.62, 422.09 and 151.43

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 281.62, 422.09 and 151.43 is: 226.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    281.62 : 422.09 = 151.43 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    281.62/422.09 = 151.43/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    281.62x = 422.09 × 151.43
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    281.62x = 63,916.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 63,916.33/281.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 226.96

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