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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 280.81, 421.09 and 98.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 280.81, 421.09 and 98.11 is: 147.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    280.81 : 421.09 = 98.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    280.81/421.09 = 98.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    280.81x = 421.09 × 98.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    280.81x = 41,310.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 41,310.54/280.81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 147.11

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