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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 280.13, 420.27 and 117.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 280.13, 420.27 and 117.82 is: 176.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    280.13 : 420.27 = 117.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    280.13/420.27 = 117.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    280.13x = 420.27 × 117.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    280.13x = 49,516.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 49,516.96/280.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 176.77

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