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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 280.44, 419.94 and 189.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 280.44, 419.94 and 189.30 is: 283.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    280.44 : 419.94 = 189.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    280.44/419.94 = 189.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    280.44x = 419.94 × 189.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    280.44x = 79,494.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 79,494.64/280.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 283.46

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