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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 280.48, 420.48 and 134.15

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 280.48, 420.48 and 134.15 is: 201.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    280.48 : 420.48 = 134.15 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    280.48/420.48 = 134.15/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    280.48x = 420.48 × 134.15
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    280.48x = 56,408.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 56,408.44/280.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 201.12

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