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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 280.73, 420.96 and 95.57

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 280.73, 420.96 and 95.57 is: 143.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    280.73 : 420.96 = 95.57 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    280.73/420.96 = 95.57/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    280.73x = 420.96 × 95.57
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    280.73x = 40,230.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 40,230.98/280.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 143.31

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