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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 280.04, 420.05 and 85.03

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 280.04, 420.05 and 85.03 is: 127.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    280.04 : 420.05 = 85.03 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    280.04/420.05 = 85.03/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    280.04x = 420.05 × 85.03
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    280.04x = 35,716.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 35,716.01/280.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 127.54

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