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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 280.71, 420.95 and 134.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 280.71, 420.95 and 134.44 is: 201.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    280.71 : 420.95 = 134.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    280.71/420.95 = 134.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    280.71x = 420.95 × 134.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    280.71x = 56,592.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 56,592.52/280.71
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 201.60

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