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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 280.00, 420.09 and 196.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 280.00, 420.09 and 196.70 is: 295.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    280.00 : 420.09 = 196.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    280.00/420.09 = 196.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    280.00x = 420.09 × 196.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    280.00x = 82,629.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 82,629.11/280.00
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 295.11

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