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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 280.93, 421.24 and 98.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 280.93, 421.24 and 98.30 is: 147.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    280.93 : 421.24 = 98.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    280.93/421.24 = 98.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    280.93x = 421.24 × 98.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    280.93x = 41,408.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 41,408.78/280.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 147.40

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