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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 280.88, 421.16 and 126.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 280.88, 421.16 and 126.96 is: 190.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    280.88 : 421.16 = 126.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    280.88/421.16 = 126.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    280.88x = 421.16 × 126.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    280.88x = 53,469.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 53,469.84/280.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 190.37

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