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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 280.61, 421.19 and 184.49

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 280.61, 421.19 and 184.49 is: 276.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    280.61 : 421.19 = 184.49 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    280.61/421.19 = 184.49/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    280.61x = 421.19 × 184.49
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    280.61x = 77,705.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 77,705.34/280.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 276.92

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