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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 281.91, 423.24 and 145.05

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 281.91, 423.24 and 145.05 is: 217.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    281.91 : 423.24 = 145.05 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    281.91/423.24 = 145.05/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    281.91x = 423.24 × 145.05
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    281.91x = 61,390.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 61,390.96/281.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 217.77

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