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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 280.10, 419.58 and 188.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 280.10, 419.58 and 188.84 is: 282.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    280.10 : 419.58 = 188.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    280.10/419.58 = 188.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    280.10x = 419.58 × 188.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    280.10x = 79,233.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 79,233.49/280.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 282.88

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