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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 280.05, 419.96 and 106.67

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 280.05, 419.96 and 106.67 is: 159.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    280.05 : 419.96 = 106.67 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    280.05/419.96 = 106.67/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    280.05x = 419.96 × 106.67
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    280.05x = 44,794.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 44,794.50/280.05
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 159.95

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