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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 280.09, 419.73 and 251.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 280.09, 419.73 and 251.20 is: 376.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    280.09 : 419.73 = 251.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    280.09/419.73 = 251.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    280.09x = 419.73 × 251.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    280.09x = 105,436.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 105,436.18/280.09
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 376.44

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