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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 280.84, 421.25 and 134.49

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 280.84, 421.25 and 134.49 is: 201.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    280.84 : 421.25 = 134.49 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    280.84/421.25 = 134.49/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    280.84x = 421.25 × 134.49
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    280.84x = 56,652.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 56,652.02/280.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 201.72

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