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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 280.18, 420.92 and 198.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 280.18, 420.92 and 198.11 is: 297.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    280.18 : 420.92 = 198.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    280.18/420.92 = 198.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    280.18x = 420.92 × 198.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    280.18x = 83,389.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 83,389.27/280.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 297.63

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