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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 280.05, 420.23 and 135.77

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 280.05, 420.23 and 135.77 is: 203.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    280.05 : 420.23 = 135.77 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    280.05/420.23 = 135.77/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    280.05x = 420.23 × 135.77
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    280.05x = 57,056.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 57,056.60/280.05
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 203.73

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