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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 280.04, 420.17 and 206.01

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 280.04, 420.17 and 206.01 is: 309.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    280.04 : 420.17 = 206.01 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    280.04/420.17 = 206.01/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    280.04x = 420.17 × 206.01
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    280.04x = 86,558.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 86,558.19/280.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 309.10

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