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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 280.13, 419.58 and 158.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 280.13, 419.58 and 158.32 is: 237.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    280.13 : 419.58 = 158.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    280.13/419.58 = 158.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    280.13x = 419.58 × 158.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    280.13x = 66,427.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 66,427.91/280.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 237.13

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