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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 280.35, 419.78 and 182.57

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 280.35, 419.78 and 182.57 is: 273.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    280.35 : 419.78 = 182.57 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    280.35/419.78 = 182.57/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    280.35x = 419.78 × 182.57
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    280.35x = 76,636.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 76,636.22/280.35
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 273.36

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