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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 280.41, 420.22 and 126.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 280.41, 420.22 and 126.30 is: 189.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    280.41 : 420.22 = 126.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    280.41/420.22 = 126.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    280.41x = 420.22 × 126.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    280.41x = 53,073.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 53,073.79/280.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 189.27

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