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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 280.15, 419.63 and 177.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 280.15, 419.63 and 177.50 is: 265.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    280.15 : 419.63 = 177.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    280.15/419.63 = 177.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    280.15x = 419.63 × 177.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    280.15x = 74,484.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 74,484.49/280.15
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 265.88

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