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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 280.69, 421.03 and 98.21

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 280.69, 421.03 and 98.21 is: 147.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    280.69 : 421.03 = 98.21 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    280.69/421.03 = 98.21/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    280.69x = 421.03 × 98.21
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    280.69x = 41,349.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 41,349.36/280.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 147.32

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