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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 280.09, 418.97 and 197.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 280.09, 418.97 and 197.82 is: 295.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    280.09 : 418.97 = 197.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    280.09/418.97 = 197.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    280.09x = 418.97 × 197.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    280.09x = 82,881.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 82,881.14/280.09
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 295.91

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