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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 281.95, 422.34 and 144.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 281.95, 422.34 and 144.58 is: 216.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    281.95 : 422.34 = 144.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    281.95/422.34 = 144.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    281.95x = 422.34 × 144.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    281.95x = 61,061.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 61,061.92/281.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 216.57

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