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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 281.92, 422.66 and 144.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 281.92, 422.66 and 144.90 is: 217.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    281.92 : 422.66 = 144.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    281.92/422.66 = 144.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    281.92x = 422.66 × 144.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    281.92x = 61,243.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 61,243.43/281.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 217.24

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