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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 280.55, 420.96 and 126.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 280.55, 420.96 and 126.58 is: 189.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    280.55 : 420.96 = 126.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    280.55/420.96 = 126.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    280.55x = 420.96 × 126.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    280.55x = 53,285.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 53,285.12/280.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 189.93

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