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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 280.16, 420.20 and 97.67

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 280.16, 420.20 and 97.67 is: 146.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    280.16 : 420.20 = 97.67 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    280.16/420.20 = 97.67/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    280.16x = 420.20 × 97.67
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    280.16x = 41,038.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 41,038.34/280.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 146.48

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