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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 280.80, 420.88 and 134.43

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 280.80, 420.88 and 134.43 is: 201.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    280.80 : 420.88 = 134.43 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    280.80/420.88 = 134.43/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    280.80x = 420.88 × 134.43
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    280.80x = 56,578.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 56,578.90/280.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 201.49

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