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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 280.76, 421.07 and 118.43

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 280.76, 421.07 and 118.43 is: 177.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    280.76 : 421.07 = 118.43 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    280.76/421.07 = 118.43/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    280.76x = 421.07 × 118.43
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    280.76x = 49,864.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 49,864.62/280.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 177.61

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