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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 280.57, 420.51 and 134.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 280.57, 420.51 and 134.20 is: 201.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    280.57 : 420.51 = 134.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    280.57/420.51 = 134.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    280.57x = 420.51 × 134.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    280.57x = 56,432.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 56,432.44/280.57
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 201.13

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