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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 281.02, 421.30 and 98.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 281.02, 421.30 and 98.42 is: 147.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    281.02 : 421.30 = 98.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    281.02/421.30 = 98.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    281.02x = 421.30 × 98.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    281.02x = 41,464.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 41,464.35/281.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 147.55

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