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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 280.55, 420.79 and 126.49

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 280.55, 420.79 and 126.49 is: 189.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    280.55 : 420.79 = 126.49 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    280.55/420.79 = 126.49/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    280.55x = 420.79 × 126.49
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    280.55x = 53,225.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 53,225.73/280.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 189.72

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