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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 280.18, 419.97 and 182.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 280.18, 419.97 and 182.56 is: 273.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    280.18 : 419.97 = 182.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    280.18/419.97 = 182.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    280.18x = 419.97 × 182.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    280.18x = 76,669.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 76,669.72/280.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 273.64

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