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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 281.94, 423.30 and 145.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 281.94, 423.30 and 145.10 is: 217.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    281.94 : 423.30 = 145.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    281.94/423.30 = 145.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    281.94x = 423.30 × 145.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    281.94x = 61,420.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 61,420.83/281.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 217.85

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