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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 280.64, 420.95 and 143.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 280.64, 420.95 and 143.64 is: 215.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    280.64 : 420.95 = 143.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    280.64/420.95 = 143.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    280.64x = 420.95 × 143.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    280.64x = 60,465.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 60,465.62/280.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 215.45

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