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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 280.30, 420.22 and 97.67

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 280.30, 420.22 and 97.67 is: 146.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    280.30 : 420.22 = 97.67 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    280.30/420.22 = 97.67/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    280.30x = 420.22 × 97.67
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    280.30x = 41,042.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 41,042.89/280.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 146.42

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