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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 280.59, 420.58 and 126.33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 280.59, 420.58 and 126.33 is: 189.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    280.59 : 420.58 = 126.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    280.59/420.58 = 126.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    280.59x = 420.58 × 126.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    280.59x = 53,131.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 53,131.87/280.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 189.36

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