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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 281.40, 422.36 and 144.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 281.40, 422.36 and 144.54 is: 216.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    281.40 : 422.36 = 144.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    281.40/422.36 = 144.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    281.40x = 422.36 × 144.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    281.40x = 61,047.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 61,047.91/281.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 216.94

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