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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 280.50, 420.88 and 126.47

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 280.50, 420.88 and 126.47 is: 189.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    280.50 : 420.88 = 126.47 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    280.50/420.88 = 126.47/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    280.50x = 420.88 × 126.47
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    280.50x = 53,226.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 53,226.27/280.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 189.75

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