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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 280.43, 420.27 and 133.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 280.43, 420.27 and 133.98 is: 200.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    280.43 : 420.27 = 133.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    280.43/420.27 = 133.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    280.43x = 420.27 × 133.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    280.43x = 56,308.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 56,308.83/280.43
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 200.79

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