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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 280.32, 420.24 and 183.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 280.32, 420.24 and 183.92 is: 275.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    280.32 : 420.24 = 183.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    280.32/420.24 = 183.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    280.32x = 420.24 × 183.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    280.32x = 77,290.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 77,290.54/280.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 275.72

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