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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 281.92, 422.76 and 144.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 281.92, 422.76 and 144.84 is: 217.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    281.92 : 422.76 = 144.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    281.92/422.76 = 144.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    281.92x = 422.76 × 144.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    281.92x = 61,232.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 61,232.56/281.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 217.20

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