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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 280.04, 420.03 and 74.63

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 280.04, 420.03 and 74.63 is: 111.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    280.04 : 420.03 = 74.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    280.04/420.03 = 74.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    280.04x = 420.03 × 74.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    280.04x = 31,347.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 31,347.89/280.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 111.94

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