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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 280.38, 419.88 and 182.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 280.38, 419.88 and 182.58 is: 273.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    280.38 : 419.88 = 182.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    280.38/419.88 = 182.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    280.38x = 419.88 × 182.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    280.38x = 76,661.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 76,661.69/280.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 273.42

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