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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 280.59, 420.88 and 98.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 280.59, 420.88 and 98.07 is: 147.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    280.59 : 420.88 = 98.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    280.59/420.88 = 98.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    280.59x = 420.88 × 98.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    280.59x = 41,275.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 41,275.70/280.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 147.10

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