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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 280.09, 420.05 and 97.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 280.09, 420.05 and 97.45 is: 146.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    280.09 : 420.05 = 97.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    280.09/420.05 = 97.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    280.09x = 420.05 × 97.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    280.09x = 40,931.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 40,931.29/280.09
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 146.14

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