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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 280.70, 421.13 and 98.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 280.70, 421.13 and 98.10 is: 147.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    280.70 : 421.13 = 98.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    280.70/421.13 = 98.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    280.70x = 421.13 × 98.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    280.70x = 41,313.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 41,313.10/280.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 147.18

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