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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 280.94, 421.29 and 116.43

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 280.94, 421.29 and 116.43 is: 174.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    280.94 : 421.29 = 116.43 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    280.94/421.29 = 116.43/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    280.94x = 421.29 × 116.43
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    280.94x = 49,052.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 49,052.81/280.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 174.60

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