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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 280.07, 420.30 and 193.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 280.07, 420.30 and 193.60 is: 290.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    280.07 : 420.30 = 193.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    280.07/420.30 = 193.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    280.07x = 420.30 × 193.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    280.07x = 81,370.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 81,370.08/280.07
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 290.53

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