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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 280.83, 421.01 and 208.71

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 280.83, 421.01 and 208.71 is: 312.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    280.83 : 421.01 = 208.71 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    280.83/421.01 = 208.71/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    280.83x = 421.01 × 208.71
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    280.83x = 87,867.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 87,867.95/280.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 312.89

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