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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 280.28, 420.75 and 189.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 280.28, 420.75 and 189.14 is: 283.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    280.28 : 420.75 = 189.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    280.28/420.75 = 189.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    280.28x = 420.75 × 189.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    280.28x = 79,580.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 79,580.66/280.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 283.93

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