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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 280.01, 419.94 and 135.69

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 280.01, 419.94 and 135.69 is: 203.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    280.01 : 419.94 = 135.69 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    280.01/419.94 = 135.69/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    280.01x = 419.94 × 135.69
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    280.01x = 56,981.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 56,981.66/280.01
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 203.50

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