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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 280.08, 419.78 and 198.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 280.08, 419.78 and 198.75 is: 297.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    280.08 : 419.78 = 198.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    280.08/419.78 = 198.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    280.08x = 419.78 × 198.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    280.08x = 83,430.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 83,430.28/280.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 297.88

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