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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 280.99, 421.32 and 134.79

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 280.99, 421.32 and 134.79 is: 202.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    280.99 : 421.32 = 134.79 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    280.99/421.32 = 134.79/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    280.99x = 421.32 × 134.79
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    280.99x = 56,789.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 56,789.72/280.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 202.11

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