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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 280.62, 421.19 and 143.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 280.62, 421.19 and 143.76 is: 215.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    280.62 : 421.19 = 143.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    280.62/421.19 = 143.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    280.62x = 421.19 × 143.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    280.62x = 60,549.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 60,549.56/280.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 215.77

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