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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 280.28, 420 and 126.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 280.28, 420 and 126.11 is: 188.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    280.28 : 420 = 126.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    280.28/420 = 126.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    280.28x = 420 × 126.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    280.28x = 52,964.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 52,964.10/280.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 188.97

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