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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 280.84, 421.44 and 193.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 280.84, 421.44 and 193.92 is: 291.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    280.84 : 421.44 = 193.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    280.84/421.44 = 193.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    280.84x = 421.44 × 193.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    280.84x = 81,725.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 81,725.64/280.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 291.00

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