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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 280.34, 419.88 and 198.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 280.34, 419.88 and 198.92 is: 297.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    280.34 : 419.88 = 198.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    280.34/419.88 = 198.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    280.34x = 419.88 × 198.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    280.34x = 83,522.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 83,522.53/280.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 297.93

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