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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 280.30, 420.37 and 97.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 280.30, 420.37 and 97.66 is: 146.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    280.30 : 420.37 = 97.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    280.30/420.37 = 97.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    280.30x = 420.37 × 97.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    280.30x = 41,053.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 41,053.33/280.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 146.46

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