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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 280.44, 420.66 and 88.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 280.44, 420.66 and 88.06 is: 132.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    280.44 : 420.66 = 88.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    280.44/420.66 = 88.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    280.44x = 420.66 × 88.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    280.44x = 37,043.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 37,043.32/280.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 132.09

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