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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 280.60, 420.96 and 98.01

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 280.60, 420.96 and 98.01 is: 147.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    280.60 : 420.96 = 98.01 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    280.60/420.96 = 98.01/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    280.60x = 420.96 × 98.01
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    280.60x = 41,258.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 41,258.66/280.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 147.04

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