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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 280.92, 421.78 and 144.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 280.92, 421.78 and 144.07 is: 216.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    280.92 : 421.78 = 144.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    280.92/421.78 = 144.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    280.92x = 421.78 × 144.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    280.92x = 60,764.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 60,764.43/280.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 216.31

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