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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 281.64, 422.16 and 144.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 281.64, 422.16 and 144.26 is: 216.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    281.64 : 422.16 = 144.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    281.64/422.16 = 144.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    281.64x = 422.16 × 144.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    281.64x = 60,900.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 60,900.80/281.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 216.24

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