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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 280.88, 421.08 and 134.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 280.88, 421.08 and 134.55 is: 201.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    280.88 : 421.08 = 134.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    280.88/421.08 = 134.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    280.88x = 421.08 × 134.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    280.88x = 56,656.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 56,656.31/280.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 201.71

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