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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 280.13, 420.20 and 97.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 280.13, 420.20 and 97.48 is: 146.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    280.13 : 420.20 = 97.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    280.13/420.20 = 97.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    280.13x = 420.20 × 97.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    280.13x = 40,958.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 40,958.51/280.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 146.21

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