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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 281.56, 422.45 and 144.67

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 281.56, 422.45 and 144.67 is: 217.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    281.56 : 422.45 = 144.67 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    281.56/422.45 = 144.67/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    281.56x = 422.45 × 144.67
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    281.56x = 61,115.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 61,115.84/281.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 217.06

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