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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 280.03, 419.89 and 133.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 280.03, 419.89 and 133.73 is: 200.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    280.03 : 419.89 = 133.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    280.03/419.89 = 133.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    280.03x = 419.89 × 133.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    280.03x = 56,151.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 56,151.89/280.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 200.52

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