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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 280.61, 420.49 and 193.65

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 280.61, 420.49 and 193.65 is: 290.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    280.61 : 420.49 = 193.65 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    280.61/420.49 = 193.65/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    280.61x = 420.49 × 193.65
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    280.61x = 81,427.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 81,427.89/280.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 290.18

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