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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 280.79, 420.85 and 126.67

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 280.79, 420.85 and 126.67 is: 189.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    280.79 : 420.85 = 126.67 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    280.79/420.85 = 126.67/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    280.79x = 420.85 × 126.67
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    280.79x = 53,308.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 53,308.25/280.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 189.85

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