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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 280.27, 420.45 and 97.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 280.27, 420.45 and 97.66 is: 146.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    280.27 : 420.45 = 97.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    280.27/420.45 = 97.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    280.27x = 420.45 × 97.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    280.27x = 41,061.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 41,061.15/280.27
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 146.51

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