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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 280.86, 421.24 and 98.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 280.86, 421.24 and 98.26 is: 147.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    280.86 : 421.24 = 98.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    280.86/421.24 = 98.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    280.86x = 421.24 × 98.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    280.86x = 41,391.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 41,391.04/280.86
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 147.37

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