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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 280.32, 420.48 and 135.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 280.32, 420.48 and 135.94 is: 203.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    280.32 : 420.48 = 135.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    280.32/420.48 = 135.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    280.32x = 420.48 × 135.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    280.32x = 57,160.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 57,160.05/280.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 203.91

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