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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 280.14, 420.20 and 135.83

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 280.14, 420.20 and 135.83 is: 203.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    280.14 : 420.20 = 135.83 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    280.14/420.20 = 135.83/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    280.14x = 420.20 × 135.83
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    280.14x = 57,072.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 57,072.99/280.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 203.73

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