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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 280.04, 420.44 and 143.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 280.04, 420.44 and 143.18 is: 214.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    280.04 : 420.44 = 143.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    280.04/420.44 = 143.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    280.04x = 420.44 × 143.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    280.04x = 60,197.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 60,197.36/280.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 214.96

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