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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 280.86, 421.14 and 95.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 280.86, 421.14 and 95.70 is: 143.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    280.86 : 421.14 = 95.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    280.86/421.14 = 95.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    280.86x = 421.14 × 95.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    280.86x = 40,303.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 40,303.10/280.86
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 143.50

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