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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 280.69, 420.98 and 116.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 280.69, 420.98 and 116.12 is: 174.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    280.69 : 420.98 = 116.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    280.69/420.98 = 116.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    280.69x = 420.98 × 116.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    280.69x = 48,884.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 48,884.20/280.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 174.16

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