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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 280.38, 420.46 and 97.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 280.38, 420.46 and 97.76 is: 146.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    280.38 : 420.46 = 97.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    280.38/420.46 = 97.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    280.38x = 420.46 × 97.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    280.38x = 41,104.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 41,104.17/280.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 146.60

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