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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 280.81, 420.73 and 203.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 280.81, 420.73 and 203.66 is: 305.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    280.81 : 420.73 = 203.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    280.81/420.73 = 203.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    280.81x = 420.73 × 203.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    280.81x = 85,685.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 85,685.87/280.81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 305.14

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