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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 280.10, 419.98 and 97.49

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 280.10, 419.98 and 97.49 is: 146.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    280.10 : 419.98 = 97.49 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    280.10/419.98 = 97.49/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    280.10x = 419.98 × 97.49
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    280.10x = 40,943.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 40,943.85/280.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 146.18

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