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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 280.29, 420.37 and 134.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 280.29, 420.37 and 134.13 is: 201.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    280.29 : 420.37 = 134.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    280.29/420.37 = 134.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    280.29x = 420.37 × 134.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    280.29x = 56,384.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 56,384.23/280.29
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 201.16

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