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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 280.58, 420.99 and 98.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 280.58, 420.99 and 98.10 is: 147.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    280.58 : 420.99 = 98.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    280.58/420.99 = 98.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    280.58x = 420.99 × 98.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    280.58x = 41,298.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 41,298.75/280.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 147.19

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