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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 281.83, 422.86 and 151.83

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 281.83, 422.86 and 151.83 is: 227.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    281.83 : 422.86 = 151.83 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    281.83/422.86 = 151.83/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    281.83x = 422.86 × 151.83
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    281.83x = 64,202.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 64,202.83/281.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 227.81

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