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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 280.43, 420.71 and 88.05

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 280.43, 420.71 and 88.05 is: 132.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    280.43 : 420.71 = 88.05 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    280.43/420.71 = 88.05/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    280.43x = 420.71 × 88.05
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    280.43x = 37,043.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 37,043.68/280.43
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 132.10

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