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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 280.62, 420.66 and 136.17

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 280.62, 420.66 and 136.17 is: 204.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    280.62 : 420.66 = 136.17 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    280.62/420.66 = 136.17/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    280.62x = 420.66 × 136.17
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    280.62x = 57,281.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 57,281.27/280.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 204.12

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