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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 280.71, 421.07 and 126.57

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 280.71, 421.07 and 126.57 is: 189.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    280.71 : 421.07 = 126.57 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    280.71/421.07 = 126.57/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    280.71x = 421.07 × 126.57
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    280.71x = 53,294.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 53,294.20/280.71
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 189.86

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