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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 280.88, 421.36 and 136.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 280.88, 421.36 and 136.56 is: 204.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    280.88 : 421.36 = 136.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    280.88/421.36 = 136.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    280.88x = 421.36 × 136.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    280.88x = 57,540.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 57,540.92/280.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 204.86

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