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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 280.56, 421.08 and 136.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 280.56, 421.08 and 136.44 is: 204.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    280.56 : 421.08 = 136.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    280.56/421.08 = 136.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    280.56x = 421.08 × 136.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    280.56x = 57,452.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 57,452.16/280.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 204.78

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