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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 281.90, 422.66 and 144.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 281.90, 422.66 and 144.68 is: 216.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    281.90 : 422.66 = 144.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    281.90/422.66 = 144.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    281.90x = 422.66 × 144.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    281.90x = 61,150.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 61,150.45/281.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 216.92

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