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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 280.88, 421.32 and 75.47

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 280.88, 421.32 and 75.47 is: 113.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    280.88 : 421.32 = 75.47 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    280.88/421.32 = 75.47/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    280.88x = 421.32 × 75.47
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    280.88x = 31,797.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 31,797.02/280.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 113.21

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