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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 280.01, 420.10 and 280.01

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 280.01, 420.10 and 280.01 is: 420.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    280.01 : 420.10 = 280.01 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    280.01/420.10 = 280.01/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    280.01x = 420.10 × 280.01
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    280.01x = 117,632.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 117,632.55/280.01
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 420.10

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