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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 280.02, 420.10 and 197.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 280.02, 420.10 and 197.75 is: 296.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    280.02 : 420.10 = 197.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    280.02/420.10 = 197.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    280.02x = 420.10 × 197.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    280.02x = 83,074.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 83,074.78/280.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 296.67

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