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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 280.98, 421.38 and 144.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 280.98, 421.38 and 144.10 is: 216.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    280.98 : 421.38 = 144.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    280.98/421.38 = 144.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    280.98x = 421.38 × 144.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    280.98x = 60,720.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 60,720.86/280.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 216.10

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