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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 280.77, 421.83 and 199.77

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 280.77, 421.83 and 199.77 is: 300.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    280.77 : 421.83 = 199.77 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    280.77/421.83 = 199.77/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    280.77x = 421.83 × 199.77
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    280.77x = 84,268.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 84,268.98/280.77
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 300.14

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