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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 280.67, 421.03 and 85.69

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 280.67, 421.03 and 85.69 is: 128.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    280.67 : 421.03 = 85.69 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    280.67/421.03 = 85.69/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    280.67x = 421.03 × 85.69
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    280.67x = 36,075.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 36,075.53/280.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 128.53

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