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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 280.67, 421.23 and 126.71

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 280.67, 421.23 and 126.71 is: 190.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    280.67 : 421.23 = 126.71 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    280.67/421.23 = 126.71/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    280.67x = 421.23 × 126.71
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    280.67x = 53,371.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 53,371.95/280.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 190.16

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