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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 280.21, 420.30 and 74.77

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 280.21, 420.30 and 74.77 is: 112.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    280.21 : 420.30 = 74.77 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    280.21/420.30 = 74.77/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    280.21x = 420.30 × 74.77
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    280.21x = 31,427.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 31,427.25/280.21
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 112.16

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