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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 280.72, 421.07 and 75.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 280.72, 421.07 and 75.28 is: 112.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    280.72 : 421.07 = 75.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    280.72/421.07 = 75.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    280.72x = 421.07 × 75.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    280.72x = 31,695.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 31,695.67/280.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 112.91

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