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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 280.59, 420.88 and 75.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 280.59, 420.88 and 75.16 is: 112.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    280.59 : 420.88 = 75.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    280.59/420.88 = 75.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    280.59x = 420.88 × 75.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    280.59x = 31,633.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 31,633.34/280.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 112.74

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