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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 280.20, 419.81 and 158.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 280.20, 419.81 and 158.26 is: 237.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    280.20 : 419.81 = 158.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    280.20/419.81 = 158.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    280.20x = 419.81 × 158.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    280.20x = 66,439.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 66,439.13/280.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 237.11

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