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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 280.02, 420.21 and 135.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 280.02, 420.21 and 135.75 is: 203.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    280.02 : 420.21 = 135.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    280.02/420.21 = 135.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    280.02x = 420.21 × 135.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    280.02x = 57,043.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 57,043.51/280.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 203.71

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