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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 280.95, 421.29 and 98.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 280.95, 421.29 and 98.34 is: 147.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    280.95 : 421.29 = 98.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    280.95/421.29 = 98.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    280.95x = 421.29 × 98.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    280.95x = 41,429.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 41,429.66/280.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 147.46

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