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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 280.80, 420.72 and 195.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 280.80, 420.72 and 195.12 is: 292.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    280.80 : 420.72 = 195.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    280.80/420.72 = 195.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    280.80x = 420.72 × 195.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    280.80x = 82,090.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 82,090.89/280.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 292.35

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