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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 280.94, 421.67 and 144.09

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 280.94, 421.67 and 144.09 is: 216.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    280.94 : 421.67 = 144.09 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    280.94/421.67 = 144.09/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    280.94x = 421.67 × 144.09
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    280.94x = 60,758.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 60,758.79/280.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 216.27

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