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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 280.72, 421.26 and 136.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 280.72, 421.26 and 136.36 is: 204.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    280.72 : 421.26 = 136.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    280.72/421.26 = 136.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    280.72x = 421.26 × 136.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    280.72x = 57,443.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 57,443.80/280.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 204.63

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