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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 280.67, 421.81 and 136.49

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 280.67, 421.81 and 136.49 is: 205.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    280.67 : 421.81 = 136.49 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    280.67/421.81 = 136.49/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    280.67x = 421.81 × 136.49
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    280.67x = 57,570.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 57,570.40/280.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 205.12

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