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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 280.52, 420.38 and 136.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 280.52, 420.38 and 136.04 is: 203.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    280.52 : 420.38 = 136.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    280.52/420.38 = 136.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    280.52x = 420.38 × 136.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    280.52x = 57,188.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 57,188.50/280.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 203.87

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