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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 280.36, 420.39 and 95.21

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 280.36, 420.39 and 95.21 is: 142.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    280.36 : 420.39 = 95.21 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    280.36/420.39 = 95.21/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    280.36x = 420.39 × 95.21
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    280.36x = 40,024.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 40,024.81/280.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 142.76

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