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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 280.17, 420.36 and 126.05

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 280.17, 420.36 and 126.05 is: 189.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    280.17 : 420.36 = 126.05 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    280.17/420.36 = 126.05/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    280.17x = 420.36 × 126.05
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    280.17x = 52,986.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 52,986.38/280.17
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 189.12

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