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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 280.55, 420.90 and 88.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 280.55, 420.90 and 88.18 is: 132.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    280.55 : 420.90 = 88.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    280.55/420.90 = 88.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    280.55x = 420.90 × 88.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    280.55x = 37,113.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 37,113.58/280.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 132.29

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