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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 280.31, 420.47 and 87.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 280.31, 420.47 and 87.94 is: 131.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    280.31 : 420.47 = 87.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    280.31/420.47 = 87.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    280.31x = 420.47 × 87.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    280.31x = 36,975.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 36,975.30/280.31
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 131.91

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