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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 280, 420.22 and 135.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 280, 420.22 and 135.82 is: 203.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    280 : 420.22 = 135.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    280/420.22 = 135.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    280x = 420.22 × 135.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    280x = 57,074.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 57,074.28/280
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 203.84

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