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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 280.54, 420.83 and 88.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 280.54, 420.83 and 88.16 is: 132.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    280.54 : 420.83 = 88.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    280.54/420.83 = 88.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    280.54x = 420.83 × 88.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    280.54x = 37,099.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 37,099.93/280.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 132.25

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