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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 280.08, 419.49 and 158.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 280.08, 419.49 and 158.10 is: 236.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    280.08 : 419.49 = 158.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    280.08/419.49 = 158.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    280.08x = 419.49 × 158.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    280.08x = 66,321.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 66,321.37/280.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 236.79

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