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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 280.44, 420.68 and 134.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 280.44, 420.68 and 134.27 is: 201.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    280.44 : 420.68 = 134.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    280.44/420.68 = 134.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    280.44x = 420.68 × 134.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    280.44x = 56,481.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 56,481.93/280.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 201.40

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