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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 280.62, 421.18 and 184.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 280.62, 421.18 and 184.50 is: 276.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    280.62 : 421.18 = 184.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    280.62/421.18 = 184.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    280.62x = 421.18 × 184.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    280.62x = 77,707.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 77,707.71/280.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 276.91

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