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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 280.84, 420.91 and 98.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 280.84, 420.91 and 98.02 is: 146.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    280.84 : 420.91 = 98.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    280.84/420.91 = 98.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    280.84x = 420.91 × 98.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    280.84x = 41,257.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 41,257.60/280.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 146.91

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