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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 280.91, 421.45 and 144.05

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 280.91, 421.45 and 144.05 is: 216.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    280.91 : 421.45 = 144.05 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    280.91/421.45 = 144.05/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    280.91x = 421.45 × 144.05
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    280.91x = 60,711.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 60,711.77/280.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 216.12

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