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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 281.63, 422.51 and 144.63

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 281.63, 422.51 and 144.63 is: 216.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    281.63 : 422.51 = 144.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    281.63/422.51 = 144.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    281.63x = 422.51 × 144.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    281.63x = 61,106.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 61,106.90/281.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 216.98

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