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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 280.08, 420 and 126

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 280.08, 420 and 126 is: 188.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    280.08 : 420 = 126 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    280.08/420 = 126/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    280.08x = 420 × 126
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    280.08x = 52,920
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 52,920/280.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 188.95

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