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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 281.93, 422.33 and 159.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 281.93, 422.33 and 159.84 is: 239.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    281.93 : 422.33 = 159.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    281.93/422.33 = 159.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    281.93x = 422.33 × 159.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    281.93x = 67,504.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 67,504.43/281.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 239.44

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