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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 280.01, 420.42 and 207.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 280.01, 420.42 and 207.11 is: 310.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    280.01 : 420.42 = 207.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    280.01/420.42 = 207.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    280.01x = 420.42 × 207.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    280.01x = 87,071.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 87,071.08/280.01
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 310.96

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