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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 280.64, 420.92 and 88.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 280.64, 420.92 and 88.26 is: 132.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    280.64 : 420.92 = 88.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    280.64/420.92 = 88.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    280.64x = 420.92 × 88.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    280.64x = 37,150.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 37,150.40/280.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 132.38

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