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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 280.89, 421.45 and 98.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 280.89, 421.45 and 98.30 is: 147.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    280.89 : 421.45 = 98.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    280.89/421.45 = 98.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    280.89x = 421.45 × 98.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    280.89x = 41,429.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 41,429.34/280.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 147.49

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