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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 280.19, 420.06 and 193.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 280.19, 420.06 and 193.54 is: 290.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    280.19 : 420.06 = 193.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    280.19/420.06 = 193.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    280.19x = 420.06 × 193.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    280.19x = 81,298.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 81,298.41/280.19
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 290.15

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