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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 280.61, 420.75 and 115.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 280.61, 420.75 and 115.98 is: 173.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    280.61 : 420.75 = 115.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    280.61/420.75 = 115.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    280.61x = 420.75 × 115.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    280.61x = 48,798.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 48,798.59/280.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 173.90

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