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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 280.01, 419.75 and 141.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 280.01, 419.75 and 141.10 is: 211.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    280.01 : 419.75 = 141.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    280.01/419.75 = 141.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    280.01x = 419.75 × 141.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    280.01x = 59,226.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 59,226.73/280.01
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 211.52

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