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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 280.09, 419.77 and 133.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 280.09, 419.77 and 133.75 is: 200.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    280.09 : 419.77 = 133.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    280.09/419.77 = 133.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    280.09x = 419.77 × 133.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    280.09x = 56,144.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 56,144.24/280.09
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 200.45

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