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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 280.08, 419.04 and 183.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 280.08, 419.04 and 183.60 is: 274.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    280.08 : 419.04 = 183.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    280.08/419.04 = 183.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    280.08x = 419.04 × 183.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    280.08x = 76,935.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 76,935.74/280.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 274.69

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