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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 280.22, 385.62 and 274.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 280.22, 385.62 and 274.10 is: 377.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    280.22 : 385.62 = 274.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    280.22/385.62 = 274.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    280.22x = 385.62 × 274.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    280.22x = 105,698.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 105,698.44/280.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 377.20

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