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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 280.10, 419.96 and 183.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 280.10, 419.96 and 183.80 is: 275.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    280.10 : 419.96 = 183.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    280.10/419.96 = 183.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    280.10x = 419.96 × 183.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    280.10x = 77,187.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 77,187.01/280.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 275.57

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