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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 280.33, 420.53 and 97.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 280.33, 420.53 and 97.72 is: 146.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    280.33 : 420.53 = 97.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    280.33/420.53 = 97.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    280.33x = 420.53 × 97.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    280.33x = 41,092.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 41,092.65/280.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 146.59

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