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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 280.06, 419.34 and 158.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 280.06, 419.34 and 158.14 is: 236.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    280.06 : 419.34 = 158.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    280.06/419.34 = 158.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    280.06x = 419.34 × 158.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    280.06x = 66,314.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 66,314.43/280.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 236.79

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