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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 280.82, 421.01 and 134.49

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 280.82, 421.01 and 134.49 is: 201.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    280.82 : 421.01 = 134.49 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    280.82/421.01 = 134.49/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    280.82x = 421.01 × 134.49
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    280.82x = 56,620.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 56,620.96/280.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 201.63

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