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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 281.99, 423.25 and 145.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 281.99, 423.25 and 145.13 is: 217.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    281.99 : 423.25 = 145.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    281.99/423.25 = 145.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    281.99x = 423.25 × 145.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    281.99x = 61,427.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 61,427.51/281.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 217.84

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