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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 280.32, 420.15 and 126.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 280.32, 420.15 and 126.07 is: 188.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    280.32 : 420.15 = 126.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    280.32/420.15 = 126.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    280.32x = 420.15 × 126.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    280.32x = 52,968.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 52,968.31/280.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 188.96

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