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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 280.41, 420.61 and 88.03

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 280.41, 420.61 and 88.03 is: 132.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    280.41 : 420.61 = 88.03 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    280.41/420.61 = 88.03/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    280.41x = 420.61 × 88.03
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    280.41x = 37,026.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 37,026.77/280.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 132.05

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