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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 280.89, 421.30 and 98.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 280.89, 421.30 and 98.26 is: 147.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    280.89 : 421.30 = 98.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    280.89/421.30 = 98.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    280.89x = 421.30 × 98.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    280.89x = 41,396.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 41,396.94/280.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 147.38

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