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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 280.54, 420.15 and 182.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 280.54, 420.15 and 182.98 is: 274.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    280.54 : 420.15 = 182.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    280.54/420.15 = 182.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    280.54x = 420.15 × 182.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    280.54x = 76,879.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 76,879.05/280.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 274.04

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