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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 281.68, 422.54 and 144.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 281.68, 422.54 and 144.82 is: 217.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    281.68 : 422.54 = 144.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    281.68/422.54 = 144.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    281.68x = 422.54 × 144.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    281.68x = 61,192.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 61,192.24/281.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 217.24

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