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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 280.06, 420.28 and 203.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 280.06, 420.28 and 203.14 is: 304.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    280.06 : 420.28 = 203.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    280.06/420.28 = 203.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    280.06x = 420.28 × 203.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    280.06x = 85,375.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 85,375.68/280.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 304.85

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