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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 280.98, 421.01 and 183.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 280.98, 421.01 and 183.34 is: 274.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    280.98 : 421.01 = 183.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    280.98/421.01 = 183.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    280.98x = 421.01 × 183.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    280.98x = 77,187.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 77,187.97/280.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 274.71

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