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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 281.13, 421.44 and 144.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 281.13, 421.44 and 144.10 is: 216.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    281.13 : 421.44 = 144.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    281.13/421.44 = 144.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    281.13x = 421.44 × 144.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    281.13x = 60,729.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 60,729.50/281.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 216.02

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