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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 280.46, 420.72 and 95.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 280.46, 420.72 and 95.40 is: 143.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    280.46 : 420.72 = 95.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    280.46/420.72 = 95.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    280.46x = 420.72 × 95.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    280.46x = 40,136.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 40,136.69/280.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 143.11

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