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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 281.44, 422.19 and 144.41

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 281.44, 422.19 and 144.41 is: 216.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    281.44 : 422.19 = 144.41 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    281.44/422.19 = 144.41/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    281.44x = 422.19 × 144.41
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    281.44x = 60,969.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 60,969.51/281.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 216.64

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