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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 280.94, 421.80 and 144.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 280.94, 421.80 and 144.10 is: 216.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    280.94 : 421.80 = 144.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    280.94/421.80 = 144.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    280.94x = 421.80 × 144.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    280.94x = 60,781.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 60,781.38/280.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 216.35

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