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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 280.18, 419.39 and 187.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 280.18, 419.39 and 187.45 is: 280.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    280.18 : 419.39 = 187.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    280.18/419.39 = 187.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    280.18x = 419.39 × 187.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    280.18x = 78,614.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 78,614.66/280.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 280.59

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