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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 280.78, 421.34 and 136.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 280.78, 421.34 and 136.50 is: 204.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    280.78 : 421.34 = 136.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    280.78/421.34 = 136.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    280.78x = 421.34 × 136.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    280.78x = 57,512.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 57,512.91/280.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 204.83

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