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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 280.22, 420.38 and 126.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 280.22, 420.38 and 126.12 is: 189.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    280.22 : 420.38 = 126.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    280.22/420.38 = 126.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    280.22x = 420.38 × 126.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    280.22x = 53,018.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 53,018.33/280.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 189.20

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