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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 280.36, 420.74 and 136.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 280.36, 420.74 and 136.18 is: 204.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    280.36 : 420.74 = 136.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    280.36/420.74 = 136.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    280.36x = 420.74 × 136.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    280.36x = 57,296.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 57,296.37/280.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 204.37

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