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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 280.14, 419.94 and 117.95

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 280.14, 419.94 and 117.95 is: 176.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    280.14 : 419.94 = 117.95 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    280.14/419.94 = 117.95/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    280.14x = 419.94 × 117.95
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    280.14x = 49,529.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 49,529.82/280.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 176.80

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