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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 280.69, 421.11 and 143.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 280.69, 421.11 and 143.68 is: 215.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    280.69 : 421.11 = 143.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    280.69/421.11 = 143.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    280.69x = 421.11 × 143.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    280.69x = 60,505.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 60,505.08/280.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 215.56

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