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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 280.62, 420.62 and 97.91

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 280.62, 420.62 and 97.91 is: 146.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    280.62 : 420.62 = 97.91 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    280.62/420.62 = 97.91/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    280.62x = 420.62 × 97.91
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    280.62x = 41,182.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 41,182.90/280.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 146.76

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