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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 280.65, 420.87 and 136.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 280.65, 420.87 and 136.26 is: 204.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    280.65 : 420.87 = 136.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    280.65/420.87 = 136.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    280.65x = 420.87 × 136.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    280.65x = 57,347.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 57,347.75/280.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 204.34

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