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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 280.05, 420.04 and 74.61

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 280.05, 420.04 and 74.61 is: 111.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    280.05 : 420.04 = 74.61 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    280.05/420.04 = 74.61/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    280.05x = 420.04 × 74.61
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    280.05x = 31,339.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 31,339.18/280.05
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 111.91

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