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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 280.55, 421.05 and 198.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 280.55, 421.05 and 198.45 is: 297.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    280.55 : 421.05 = 198.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    280.55/421.05 = 198.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    280.55x = 421.05 × 198.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    280.55x = 83,554.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 83,554.28/280.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 297.82

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