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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 280.62, 421.01 and 88.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 280.62, 421.01 and 88.30 is: 132.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    280.62 : 421.01 = 88.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    280.62/421.01 = 88.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    280.62x = 421.01 × 88.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    280.62x = 37,175.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 37,175.18/280.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 132.48

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