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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 280.20, 420.08 and 135.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 280.20, 420.08 and 135.88 is: 203.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    280.20 : 420.08 = 135.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    280.20/420.08 = 135.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    280.20x = 420.08 × 135.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    280.20x = 57,080.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 57,080.47/280.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 203.71

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