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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 280.42, 420.68 and 126.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 280.42, 420.68 and 126.34 is: 189.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    280.42 : 420.68 = 126.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    280.42/420.68 = 126.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    280.42x = 420.68 × 126.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    280.42x = 53,147.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 53,147.03/280.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 189.53

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