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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 280.08, 420.06 and 133.77

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 280.08, 420.06 and 133.77 is: 200.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    280.08 : 420.06 = 133.77 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    280.08/420.06 = 133.77/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    280.08x = 420.06 × 133.77
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    280.08x = 56,191.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 56,191.43/280.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 200.63

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