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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 280.11, 420.11 and 133.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 280.11, 420.11 and 133.86 is: 200.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    280.11 : 420.11 = 133.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    280.11/420.11 = 133.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    280.11x = 420.11 × 133.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    280.11x = 56,235.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 56,235.92/280.11
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 200.76

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