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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 280.91, 421.02 and 199.77

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 280.91, 421.02 and 199.77 is: 299.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    280.91 : 421.02 = 199.77 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    280.91/421.02 = 199.77/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    280.91x = 421.02 × 199.77
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    280.91x = 84,107.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 84,107.17/280.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 299.41

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