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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 280.02, 419.94 and 158.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 280.02, 419.94 and 158.44 is: 237.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    280.02 : 419.94 = 158.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    280.02/419.94 = 158.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    280.02x = 419.94 × 158.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    280.02x = 66,535.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 66,535.29/280.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 237.61

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