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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 280.18, 420.15 and 97.47

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 280.18, 420.15 and 97.47 is: 146.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    280.18 : 420.15 = 97.47 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    280.18/420.15 = 97.47/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    280.18x = 420.15 × 97.47
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    280.18x = 40,952.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 40,952.02/280.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 146.16

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