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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 280.56, 420.60 and 136.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 280.56, 420.60 and 136.20 is: 204.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    280.56 : 420.60 = 136.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    280.56/420.60 = 136.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    280.56x = 420.60 × 136.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    280.56x = 57,285.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 57,285.72/280.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 204.18

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