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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 281.74, 422.73 and 144.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 281.74, 422.73 and 144.84 is: 217.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    281.74 : 422.73 = 144.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    281.74/422.73 = 144.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    281.74x = 422.73 × 144.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    281.74x = 61,225.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 61,225.38/281.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 217.31

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