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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 280.92, 421.37 and 126.81

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 280.92, 421.37 and 126.81 is: 190.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    280.92 : 421.37 = 126.81 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    280.92/421.37 = 126.81/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    280.92x = 421.37 × 126.81
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    280.92x = 53,434.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 53,434.25/280.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 190.21

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