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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 280.80, 421.19 and 75.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 280.80, 421.19 and 75.38 is: 113.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    280.80 : 421.19 = 75.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    280.80/421.19 = 75.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    280.80x = 421.19 × 75.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    280.80x = 31,746.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 31,746.82/280.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 113.06

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