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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 280.55, 420.91 and 95.47

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 280.55, 420.91 and 95.47 is: 143.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    280.55 : 420.91 = 95.47 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    280.55/420.91 = 95.47/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    280.55x = 420.91 × 95.47
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    280.55x = 40,182.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 40,182.99/280.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 143.23

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