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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 280.83, 421.24 and 88.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 280.83, 421.24 and 88.46 is: 132.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    280.83 : 421.24 = 88.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    280.83/421.24 = 88.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    280.83x = 421.24 × 88.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    280.83x = 37,260.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 37,260.56/280.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 132.68

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