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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 280.36, 420.30 and 135.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 280.36, 420.30 and 135.88 is: 203.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    280.36 : 420.30 = 135.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    280.36/420.30 = 135.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    280.36x = 420.30 × 135.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    280.36x = 57,110.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 57,110.36/280.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 203.70

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