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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 280.37, 420.28 and 136.01

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 280.37, 420.28 and 136.01 is: 203.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    280.37 : 420.28 = 136.01 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    280.37/420.28 = 136.01/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    280.37x = 420.28 × 136.01
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    280.37x = 57,159.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 57,159.84/280.37
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 203.88

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