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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 280.23, 420.11 and 133.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 280.23, 420.11 and 133.90 is: 200.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    280.23 : 420.11 = 133.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    280.23/420.11 = 133.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    280.23x = 420.11 × 133.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    280.23x = 56,252.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 56,252.06/280.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 200.74

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