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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 280.79, 420.90 and 98.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 280.79, 420.90 and 98.06 is: 146.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    280.79 : 420.90 = 98.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    280.79/420.90 = 98.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    280.79x = 420.90 × 98.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    280.79x = 41,273.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 41,273.45/280.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 146.99

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