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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 280.43, 420.73 and 208.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 280.43, 420.73 and 208.25 is: 312.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    280.43 : 420.73 = 208.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    280.43/420.73 = 208.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    280.43x = 420.73 × 208.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    280.43x = 87,617.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 87,617.02/280.43
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 312.44

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