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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 280.08, 420.06 and 188.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 280.08, 420.06 and 188.82 is: 283.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    280.08 : 420.06 = 188.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    280.08/420.06 = 188.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    280.08x = 420.06 × 188.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    280.08x = 79,315.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 79,315.73/280.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 283.19

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