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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 280.53, 420.84 and 95.43

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 280.53, 420.84 and 95.43 is: 143.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    280.53 : 420.84 = 95.43 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    280.53/420.84 = 95.43/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    280.53x = 420.84 × 95.43
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    280.53x = 40,160.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 40,160.76/280.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 143.16

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