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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 280.25, 420.04 and 134.03

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 280.25, 420.04 and 134.03 is: 200.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    280.25 : 420.04 = 134.03 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    280.25/420.04 = 134.03/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    280.25x = 420.04 × 134.03
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    280.25x = 56,296.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 56,296.03/280.25
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 200.88

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