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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 280.61, 420.77 and 95.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 280.61, 420.77 and 95.45 is: 143.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    280.61 : 420.77 = 95.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    280.61/420.77 = 95.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    280.61x = 420.77 × 95.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    280.61x = 40,159.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 40,159.92/280.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 143.12

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