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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 280.92, 421.02 and 136.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 280.92, 421.02 and 136.32 is: 204.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    280.92 : 421.02 = 136.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    280.92/421.02 = 136.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    280.92x = 421.02 × 136.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    280.92x = 57,393.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 57,393.45/280.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 204.31

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