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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 280.38, 420.30 and 143.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 280.38, 420.30 and 143.22 is: 214.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    280.38 : 420.30 = 143.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    280.38/420.30 = 143.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    280.38x = 420.30 × 143.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    280.38x = 60,195.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 60,195.37/280.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 214.69

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