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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 280.38, 419.85 and 135.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 280.38, 419.85 and 135.75 is: 203.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    280.38 : 419.85 = 135.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    280.38/419.85 = 135.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    280.38x = 419.85 × 135.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    280.38x = 56,994.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 56,994.64/280.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 203.28

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