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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 280.12, 420.01 and 133.91

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 280.12, 420.01 and 133.91 is: 200.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    280.12 : 420.01 = 133.91 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    280.12/420.01 = 133.91/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    280.12x = 420.01 × 133.91
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    280.12x = 56,244.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 56,244.25/280.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 200.79

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