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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 280.72, 420.80 and 195.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 280.72, 420.80 and 195.04 is: 292.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    280.72 : 420.80 = 195.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    280.72/420.80 = 195.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    280.72x = 420.80 × 195.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    280.72x = 82,072.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 82,072.83/280.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 292.37

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