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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 280.64, 420.98 and 136.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 280.64, 420.98 and 136.26 is: 204.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    280.64 : 420.98 = 136.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    280.64/420.98 = 136.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    280.64x = 420.98 × 136.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    280.64x = 57,362.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 57,362.73/280.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 204.40

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