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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 280.63, 420.95 and 118.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 280.63, 420.95 and 118.20 is: 177.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    280.63 : 420.95 = 118.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    280.63/420.95 = 118.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    280.63x = 420.95 × 118.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    280.63x = 49,756.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 49,756.29/280.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 177.30

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