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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 280.60, 420.92 and 75.17

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 280.60, 420.92 and 75.17 is: 112.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    280.60 : 420.92 = 75.17 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    280.60/420.92 = 75.17/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    280.60x = 420.92 × 75.17
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    280.60x = 31,638.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 31,638.45/280.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 112.75

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