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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 280.52, 420.53 and 134.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 280.52, 420.53 and 134.18 is: 201.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    280.52 : 420.53 = 134.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    280.52/420.53 = 134.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    280.52x = 420.53 × 134.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    280.52x = 56,424.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 56,424.99/280.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 201.15

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