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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 280.36, 421.02 and 184.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 280.36, 421.02 and 184.36 is: 276.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    280.36 : 421.02 = 184.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    280.36/421.02 = 184.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    280.36x = 421.02 × 184.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    280.36x = 77,619.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 77,619.25/280.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 276.86

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