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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 280.84, 421.44 and 159.19

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 280.84, 421.44 and 159.19 is: 238.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    280.84 : 421.44 = 159.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    280.84/421.44 = 159.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    280.84x = 421.44 × 159.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    280.84x = 67,089.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 67,089.03/280.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 238.89

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