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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 280.43, 420.85 and 126.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 280.43, 420.85 and 126.46 is: 189.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    280.43 : 420.85 = 126.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    280.43/420.85 = 126.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    280.43x = 420.85 × 126.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    280.43x = 53,218.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 53,218.59/280.43
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 189.78

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