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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 280.54, 420.27 and 268.93

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 280.54, 420.27 and 268.93 is: 402.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    280.54 : 420.27 = 268.93 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    280.54/420.27 = 268.93/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    280.54x = 420.27 × 268.93
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    280.54x = 113,023.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 113,023.21/280.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 402.88

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