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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 280.06, 419.92 and 97.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 280.06, 419.92 and 97.40 is: 146.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    280.06 : 419.92 = 97.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    280.06/419.92 = 97.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    280.06x = 419.92 × 97.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    280.06x = 40,901.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 40,901.01/280.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 146.05

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