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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 280.95, 422.30 and 261.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 280.95, 422.30 and 261.92 is: 393.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    280.95 : 422.30 = 261.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    280.95/422.30 = 261.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    280.95x = 422.30 × 261.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    280.95x = 110,607.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 110,607.36/280.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 393.69

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