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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 280.32, 420.45 and 97.71

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 280.32, 420.45 and 97.71 is: 146.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    280.32 : 420.45 = 97.71 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    280.32/420.45 = 97.71/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    280.32x = 420.45 × 97.71
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    280.32x = 41,082.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 41,082.17/280.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 146.55

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