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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 280.90, 420.25 and 184.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 280.90, 420.25 and 184.90 is: 276.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    280.90 : 420.25 = 184.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    280.90/420.25 = 184.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    280.90x = 420.25 × 184.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    280.90x = 77,704.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 77,704.23/280.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 276.63

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