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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 280.73, 421.26 and 143.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 280.73, 421.26 and 143.90 is: 215.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    280.73 : 421.26 = 143.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    280.73/421.26 = 143.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    280.73x = 421.26 × 143.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    280.73x = 60,619.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 60,619.31/280.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 215.93

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