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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 280.00, 420 and 106.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 280.00, 420 and 106.76 is: 160.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    280.00 : 420 = 106.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    280.00/420 = 106.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    280.00x = 420 × 106.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    280.00x = 44,840.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 44,840.25/280.00
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 160.15

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