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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 280.56, 419.92 and 208.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 280.56, 419.92 and 208.56 is: 312.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    280.56 : 419.92 = 208.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    280.56/419.92 = 208.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    280.56x = 419.92 × 208.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    280.56x = 87,578.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 87,578.52/280.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 312.16

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