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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 280.83, 420.68 and 134.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 280.83, 420.68 and 134.72 is: 201.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    280.83 : 420.68 = 134.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    280.83/420.68 = 134.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    280.83x = 420.68 × 134.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    280.83x = 56,673.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 56,673.82/280.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 201.81

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