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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 280.48, 420.68 and 88.15

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 280.48, 420.68 and 88.15 is: 132.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    280.48 : 420.68 = 88.15 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    280.48/420.68 = 88.15/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    280.48x = 420.68 × 88.15
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    280.48x = 37,082.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 37,082.50/280.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 132.21

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