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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 280.99, 421.39 and 98.35

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 280.99, 421.39 and 98.35 is: 147.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    280.99 : 421.39 = 98.35 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    280.99/421.39 = 98.35/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    280.99x = 421.39 × 98.35
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    280.99x = 41,443.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 41,443.71/280.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 147.49

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