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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 280.27, 419.55 and 182.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 280.27, 419.55 and 182.56 is: 273.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    280.27 : 419.55 = 182.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    280.27/419.55 = 182.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    280.27x = 419.55 × 182.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    280.27x = 76,593.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 76,593.05/280.27
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 273.28

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