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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 280.07, 419.94 and 133.87

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 280.07, 419.94 and 133.87 is: 200.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    280.07 : 419.94 = 133.87 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    280.07/419.94 = 133.87/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    280.07x = 419.94 × 133.87
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    280.07x = 56,215.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 56,215.82/280.07
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 200.72

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