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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 280.88, 422 and 250.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 280.88, 422 and 250.16 is: 375.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    280.88 : 422 = 250.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    280.88/422 = 250.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    280.88x = 422 × 250.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    280.88x = 105,567.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 105,567.52/280.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 375.85

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