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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 281.19, 421.48 and 144.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 281.19, 421.48 and 144.04 is: 215.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    281.19 : 421.48 = 144.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    281.19/421.48 = 144.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    281.19x = 421.48 × 144.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    281.19x = 60,709.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 60,709.98/281.19
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 215.90

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