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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 280.46, 420.68 and 88.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 280.46, 420.68 and 88.08 is: 132.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    280.46 : 420.68 = 88.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    280.46/420.68 = 88.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    280.46x = 420.68 × 88.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    280.46x = 37,053.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 37,053.71/280.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 132.12

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