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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 280.80, 420.93 and 194.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 280.80, 420.93 and 194.13 is: 291.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    280.80 : 420.93 = 194.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    280.80/420.93 = 194.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    280.80x = 420.93 × 194.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    280.80x = 81,715.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 81,715.14/280.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 291.01

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