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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 280.47, 420.78 and 88.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 280.47, 420.78 and 88.10 is: 132.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    280.47 : 420.78 = 88.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    280.47/420.78 = 88.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    280.47x = 420.78 × 88.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    280.47x = 37,069.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 37,069.67/280.47
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 132.17

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