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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 280.70, 421.05 and 194.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 280.70, 421.05 and 194.30 is: 291.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    280.70 : 421.05 = 194.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    280.70/421.05 = 194.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    280.70x = 421.05 × 194.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    280.70x = 81,810.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 81,810.02/280.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 291.45

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