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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 280.00, 419.50 and 117.39

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 280.00, 419.50 and 117.39 is: 175.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    280.00 : 419.50 = 117.39 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    280.00/419.50 = 117.39/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    280.00x = 419.50 × 117.39
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    280.00x = 49,246.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 49,246.16/280.00
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 175.88

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