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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 280.94, 421.48 and 88.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 280.94, 421.48 and 88.56 is: 132.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    280.94 : 421.48 = 88.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    280.94/421.48 = 88.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    280.94x = 421.48 × 88.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    280.94x = 37,326.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 37,326.27/280.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 132.86

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