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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 280.30, 420.12 and 117.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 280.30, 420.12 and 117.94 is: 176.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    280.30 : 420.12 = 117.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    280.30/420.12 = 117.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    280.30x = 420.12 × 117.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    280.30x = 49,548.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 49,548.95/280.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 176.77

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