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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 280.83, 421.21 and 75.41

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 280.83, 421.21 and 75.41 is: 113.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    280.83 : 421.21 = 75.41 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    280.83/421.21 = 75.41/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    280.83x = 421.21 × 75.41
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    280.83x = 31,763.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 31,763.45/280.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 113.11

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