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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 280.13, 419.65 and 211.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 280.13, 419.65 and 211.73 is: 317.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    280.13 : 419.65 = 211.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    280.13/419.65 = 211.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    280.13x = 419.65 × 211.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    280.13x = 88,852.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 88,852.49/280.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 317.18

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