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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 280.73, 421.05 and 98.03

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 280.73, 421.05 and 98.03 is: 147.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    280.73 : 421.05 = 98.03 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    280.73/421.05 = 98.03/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    280.73x = 421.05 × 98.03
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    280.73x = 41,275.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 41,275.53/280.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 147.03

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