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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 280.24, 420.37 and 74.81

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 280.24, 420.37 and 74.81 is: 112.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    280.24 : 420.37 = 74.81 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    280.24/420.37 = 74.81/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    280.24x = 420.37 × 74.81
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    280.24x = 31,447.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 31,447.88/280.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 112.22

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