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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 280.83, 421.44 and 98.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 280.83, 421.44 and 98.23 is: 147.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    280.83 : 421.44 = 98.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    280.83/421.44 = 98.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    280.83x = 421.44 × 98.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    280.83x = 41,397.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 41,397.06/280.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 147.41

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