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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 280.09, 420.15 and 133.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 280.09, 420.15 and 133.98 is: 200.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    280.09 : 420.15 = 133.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    280.09/420.15 = 133.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    280.09x = 420.15 × 133.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    280.09x = 56,291.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 56,291.70/280.09
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 200.98

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