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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 293.13, 440.18 and 280.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 293.13, 440.18 and 280.14 is: 420.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    293.13 : 440.18 = 280.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    293.13/440.18 = 280.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    293.13x = 440.18 × 280.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    293.13x = 123,310.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 123,310.62/293.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 420.67

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