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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 280.55, 421.21 and 143.69

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 280.55, 421.21 and 143.69 is: 215.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    280.55 : 421.21 = 143.69 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    280.55/421.21 = 143.69/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    280.55x = 421.21 × 143.69
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    280.55x = 60,523.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 60,523.32/280.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 215.73

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