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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 280.09, 420.33 and 135.91

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 280.09, 420.33 and 135.91 is: 203.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    280.09 : 420.33 = 135.91 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    280.09/420.33 = 135.91/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    280.09x = 420.33 × 135.91
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    280.09x = 57,127.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 57,127.05/280.09
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 203.96

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