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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 280.62, 420.66 and 207.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 280.62, 420.66 and 207.18 is: 310.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    280.62 : 420.66 = 207.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    280.62/420.66 = 207.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    280.62x = 420.66 × 207.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    280.62x = 87,152.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 87,152.34/280.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 310.57

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