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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 281.97, 422.96 and 153.81

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 281.97, 422.96 and 153.81 is: 230.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    281.97 : 422.96 = 153.81 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    281.97/422.96 = 153.81/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    281.97x = 422.96 × 153.81
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    281.97x = 65,054.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 65,054.71/281.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 230.72

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