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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 280.94, 421.37 and 95.85

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 280.94, 421.37 and 95.85 is: 143.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    280.94 : 421.37 = 95.85 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    280.94/421.37 = 95.85/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    280.94x = 421.37 × 95.85
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    280.94x = 40,387.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 40,387.84/280.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 143.76

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