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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 280.75, 420.37 and 207.15

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 280.75, 420.37 and 207.15 is: 310.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    280.75 : 420.37 = 207.15 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    280.75/420.37 = 207.15/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    280.75x = 420.37 × 207.15
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    280.75x = 87,079.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 87,079.65/280.75
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 310.17

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