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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 280, 419.85 and 126.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 280, 419.85 and 126.08 is: 189.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    280 : 419.85 = 126.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    280/419.85 = 126.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    280x = 419.85 × 126.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    280x = 52,934.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 52,934.69/280
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 189.05

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