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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 280.90, 420.93 and 250.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 280.90, 420.93 and 250.12 is: 374.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    280.90 : 420.93 = 250.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    280.90/420.93 = 250.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    280.90x = 420.93 × 250.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    280.90x = 105,283.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 105,283.01/280.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 374.81

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