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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 280.92, 421.32 and 98.31

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 280.92, 421.32 and 98.31 is: 147.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    280.92 : 421.32 = 98.31 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    280.92/421.32 = 98.31/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    280.92x = 421.32 × 98.31
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    280.92x = 41,419.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 41,419.97/280.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 147.44

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