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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 280.00, 419.96 and 74.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 280.00, 419.96 and 74.58 is: 111.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    280.00 : 419.96 = 74.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    280.00/419.96 = 74.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    280.00x = 419.96 × 74.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    280.00x = 31,321.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 31,321.40/280.00
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 111.86

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