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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 280.53, 421.04 and 143.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 280.53, 421.04 and 143.66 is: 215.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    280.53 : 421.04 = 143.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    280.53/421.04 = 143.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    280.53x = 421.04 × 143.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    280.53x = 60,484.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 60,484.86/280.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 215.61

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