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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 280.14, 419.91 and 143.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 280.14, 419.91 and 143.06 is: 214.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    280.14 : 419.91 = 143.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    280.14/419.91 = 143.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    280.14x = 419.91 × 143.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    280.14x = 60,070.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 60,070.23/280.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 214.43

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