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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 280.12, 419.14 and 158.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 280.12, 419.14 and 158.48 is: 237.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    280.12 : 419.14 = 158.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    280.12/419.14 = 158.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    280.12x = 419.14 × 158.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    280.12x = 66,425.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 66,425.31/280.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 237.13

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