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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 280.77, 420.99 and 126.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 280.77, 420.99 and 126.60 is: 189.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    280.77 : 420.99 = 126.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    280.77/420.99 = 126.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    280.77x = 420.99 × 126.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    280.77x = 53,297.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 53,297.33/280.77
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 189.83

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