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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 280.48, 420.03 and 143.33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 280.48, 420.03 and 143.33 is: 214.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    280.48 : 420.03 = 143.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    280.48/420.03 = 143.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    280.48x = 420.03 × 143.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    280.48x = 60,202.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 60,202.90/280.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 214.64

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