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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 280.98, 420.96 and 136.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 280.98, 420.96 and 136.38 is: 204.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    280.98 : 420.96 = 136.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    280.98/420.96 = 136.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    280.98x = 420.96 × 136.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    280.98x = 57,410.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 57,410.52/280.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 204.32

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