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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 280.80, 421.38 and 209.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 280.80, 421.38 and 209.10 is: 313.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    280.80 : 421.38 = 209.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    280.80/421.38 = 209.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    280.80x = 421.38 × 209.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    280.80x = 88,110.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 88,110.56/280.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 313.78

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