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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 280.70, 420.77 and 126.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 280.70, 420.77 and 126.54 is: 189.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    280.70 : 420.77 = 126.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    280.70/420.77 = 126.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    280.70x = 420.77 × 126.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    280.70x = 53,244.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 53,244.55/280.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 189.69

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