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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 280.90, 421.26 and 126.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 280.90, 421.26 and 126.82 is: 190.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    280.90 : 421.26 = 126.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    280.90/421.26 = 126.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    280.90x = 421.26 × 126.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    280.90x = 53,424.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 53,424.19/280.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 190.19

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