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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 281.16, 421.38 and 144.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 281.16, 421.38 and 144.24 is: 216.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    281.16 : 421.38 = 144.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    281.16/421.38 = 144.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    281.16x = 421.38 × 144.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    281.16x = 60,779.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 60,779.85/281.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 216.18

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