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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 280.14, 419.73 and 270.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 280.14, 419.73 and 270.18 is: 404.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    280.14 : 419.73 = 270.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    280.14/419.73 = 270.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    280.14x = 419.73 × 270.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    280.14x = 113,402.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 113,402.65/280.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 404.81

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