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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 280.77, 421.28 and 98.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 280.77, 421.28 and 98.30 is: 147.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    280.77 : 421.28 = 98.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    280.77/421.28 = 98.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    280.77x = 421.28 × 98.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    280.77x = 41,409.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 41,409.23/280.77
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 147.48

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