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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 281.39, 422.34 and 144.53

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 281.39, 422.34 and 144.53 is: 216.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    281.39 : 422.34 = 144.53 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    281.39/422.34 = 144.53/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    281.39x = 422.34 × 144.53
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    281.39x = 61,041.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 61,041.86/281.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 216.93

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