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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 280.10, 420.29 and 126.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 280.10, 420.29 and 126.14 is: 189.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    280.10 : 420.29 = 126.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    280.10/420.29 = 126.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    280.10x = 420.29 × 126.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    280.10x = 53,016.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 53,016.75/280.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 189.28

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