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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 280.18, 420.32 and 143.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 280.18, 420.32 and 143.32 is: 215.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    280.18 : 420.32 = 143.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    280.18/420.32 = 143.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    280.18x = 420.32 × 143.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    280.18x = 60,240.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 60,240.26/280.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 215.01

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