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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 280.84, 421.02 and 143.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 280.84, 421.02 and 143.80 is: 215.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    280.84 : 421.02 = 143.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    280.84/421.02 = 143.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    280.84x = 421.02 × 143.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    280.84x = 60,542.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 60,542.68/280.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 215.58

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