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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 280.40, 420.32 and 133.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 280.40, 420.32 and 133.88 is: 200.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    280.40 : 420.32 = 133.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    280.40/420.32 = 133.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    280.40x = 420.32 × 133.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    280.40x = 56,272.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 56,272.44/280.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 200.69

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