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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 280.09, 420.18 and 97.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 280.09, 420.18 and 97.59 is: 146.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    280.09 : 420.18 = 97.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    280.09/420.18 = 97.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    280.09x = 420.18 × 97.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    280.09x = 41,004.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 41,004.88/280.09
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 146.40

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