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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 280.76, 421.44 and 136.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 280.76, 421.44 and 136.58 is: 205.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    280.76 : 421.44 = 136.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    280.76/421.44 = 136.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    280.76x = 421.44 × 136.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    280.76x = 57,560.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 57,560.28/280.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 205.02

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