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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 280.27, 419.98 and 117.87

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 280.27, 419.98 and 117.87 is: 176.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    280.27 : 419.98 = 117.87 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    280.27/419.98 = 117.87/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    280.27x = 419.98 × 117.87
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    280.27x = 49,500.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 49,500.35/280.27
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 176.62

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