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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 280.56, 420.36 and 126.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 280.56, 420.36 and 126.24 is: 189.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    280.56 : 420.36 = 126.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    280.56/420.36 = 126.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    280.56x = 420.36 × 126.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    280.56x = 53,066.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 53,066.25/280.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 189.14

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