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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 281.47, 422.05 and 144.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 281.47, 422.05 and 144.46 is: 216.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    281.47 : 422.05 = 144.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    281.47/422.05 = 144.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    281.47x = 422.05 × 144.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    281.47x = 60,969.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 60,969.34/281.47
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 216.61

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