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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 280.75, 420.68 and 143.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 280.75, 420.68 and 143.62 is: 215.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    280.75 : 420.68 = 143.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    280.75/420.68 = 143.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    280.75x = 420.68 × 143.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    280.75x = 60,418.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 60,418.06/280.75
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 215.20

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