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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 280.91, 421.27 and 116.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 280.91, 421.27 and 116.30 is: 174.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    280.91 : 421.27 = 116.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    280.91/421.27 = 116.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    280.91x = 421.27 × 116.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    280.91x = 48,994.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 48,994.46/280.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 174.41

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