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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 280.08, 420.18 and 97.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 280.08, 420.18 and 97.46 is: 146.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    280.08 : 420.18 = 97.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    280.08/420.18 = 97.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    280.08x = 420.18 × 97.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    280.08x = 40,950.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 40,950.74/280.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 146.21

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