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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 280.94, 420.89 and 194.17

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 280.94, 420.89 and 194.17 is: 290.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    280.94 : 420.89 = 194.17 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    280.94/420.89 = 194.17/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    280.94x = 420.89 × 194.17
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    280.94x = 81,724.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 81,724.21/280.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 290.90

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