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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 280.76, 420.96 and 152.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 280.76, 420.96 and 152.60 is: 228.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    280.76 : 420.96 = 152.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    280.76/420.96 = 152.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    280.76x = 420.96 × 152.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    280.76x = 64,238.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 64,238.50/280.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 228.80

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