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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 280.71, 419.93 and 251.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 280.71, 419.93 and 251.54 is: 376.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    280.71 : 419.93 = 251.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    280.71/419.93 = 251.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    280.71x = 419.93 × 251.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    280.71x = 105,628.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 105,628.35/280.71
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 376.29

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