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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 280.53, 420.75 and 136.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 280.53, 420.75 and 136.20 is: 204.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    280.53 : 420.75 = 136.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    280.53/420.75 = 136.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    280.53x = 420.75 × 136.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    280.53x = 57,306.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 57,306.15/280.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 204.28

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