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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 280.76, 420.52 and 189.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 280.76, 420.52 and 189.04 is: 283.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    280.76 : 420.52 = 189.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    280.76/420.52 = 189.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    280.76x = 420.52 × 189.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    280.76x = 79,495.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 79,495.10/280.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 283.14

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