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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 280.10, 420.95 and 250.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 280.10, 420.95 and 250.13 is: 375.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    280.10 : 420.95 = 250.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    280.10/420.95 = 250.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    280.10x = 420.95 × 250.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    280.10x = 105,288.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 105,288.87/280.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 375.90

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