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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 281.41, 422.32 and 144.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 281.41, 422.32 and 144.56 is: 216.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    281.41 : 422.32 = 144.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    281.41/422.32 = 144.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    281.41x = 422.32 × 144.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    281.41x = 61,050.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 61,050.58/281.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 216.95

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