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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 280.27, 420.46 and 97.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 280.27, 420.46 and 97.62 is: 146.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    280.27 : 420.46 = 97.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    280.27/420.46 = 97.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    280.27x = 420.46 × 97.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    280.27x = 41,045.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 41,045.31/280.27
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 146.45

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