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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 281.26, 422.15 and 144.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 281.26, 422.15 and 144.46 is: 216.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    281.26 : 422.15 = 144.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    281.26/422.15 = 144.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    281.26x = 422.15 × 144.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    281.26x = 60,983.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 60,983.79/281.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 216.82

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