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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 280.84, 422.16 and 260.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 280.84, 422.16 and 260.86 is: 392.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    280.84 : 422.16 = 260.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    280.84/422.16 = 260.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    280.84x = 422.16 × 260.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    280.84x = 110,124.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 110,124.66/280.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 392.13

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