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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 280.46, 420.55 and 97.83

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 280.46, 420.55 and 97.83 is: 146.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    280.46 : 420.55 = 97.83 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    280.46/420.55 = 97.83/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    280.46x = 420.55 × 97.83
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    280.46x = 41,140.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 41,140.95/280.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 146.69

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