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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 281.22, 421.67 and 144.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 281.22, 421.67 and 144.20 is: 216.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    281.22 : 421.67 = 144.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    281.22/421.67 = 144.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    281.22x = 421.67 × 144.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    281.22x = 60,801.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 60,801.98/281.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 216.21

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