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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 280.92, 421.56 and 143.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 280.92, 421.56 and 143.98 is: 216.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    280.92 : 421.56 = 143.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    280.92/421.56 = 143.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    280.92x = 421.56 × 143.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    280.92x = 60,696.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 60,696.21/280.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 216.06

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