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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 280.05, 419.09 and 182.49

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 280.05, 419.09 and 182.49 is: 273.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    280.05 : 419.09 = 182.49 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    280.05/419.09 = 182.49/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    280.05x = 419.09 × 182.49
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    280.05x = 76,478.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 76,478.82/280.05
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 273.09

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