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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 280.16, 420.16 and 135.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 280.16, 420.16 and 135.60 is: 203.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    280.16 : 420.16 = 135.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    280.16/420.16 = 135.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    280.16x = 420.16 × 135.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    280.16x = 56,973.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 56,973.70/280.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 203.36

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