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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 280.52, 420.88 and 97.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 280.52, 420.88 and 97.92 is: 146.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    280.52 : 420.88 = 97.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    280.52/420.88 = 97.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    280.52x = 420.88 × 97.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    280.52x = 41,212.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 41,212.57/280.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 146.91

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