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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 280.60, 421.09 and 136.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 280.60, 421.09 and 136.42 is: 204.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    280.60 : 421.09 = 136.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    280.60/421.09 = 136.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    280.60x = 421.09 × 136.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    280.60x = 57,443.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 57,443.70/280.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 204.72

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