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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 280.79, 421.04 and 98.19

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 280.79, 421.04 and 98.19 is: 147.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    280.79 : 421.04 = 98.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    280.79/421.04 = 98.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    280.79x = 421.04 × 98.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    280.79x = 41,341.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 41,341.43/280.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 147.24

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