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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 280.66, 421.02 and 98.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 280.66, 421.02 and 98.08 is: 147.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    280.66 : 421.02 = 98.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    280.66/421.02 = 98.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    280.66x = 421.02 × 98.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    280.66x = 41,293.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 41,293.64/280.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 147.13

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