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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 281.62, 422.94 and 151.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 281.62, 422.94 and 151.72 is: 227.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    281.62 : 422.94 = 151.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    281.62/422.94 = 151.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    281.62x = 422.94 × 151.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    281.62x = 64,168.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 64,168.46/281.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 227.85

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