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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 280.17, 420.16 and 133.91

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 280.17, 420.16 and 133.91 is: 200.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    280.17 : 420.16 = 133.91 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    280.17/420.16 = 133.91/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    280.17x = 420.16 × 133.91
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    280.17x = 56,263.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 56,263.63/280.17
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 200.82

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