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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 281.04, 421.56 and 98.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 281.04, 421.56 and 98.44 is: 147.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    281.04 : 421.56 = 98.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    281.04/421.56 = 98.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    281.04x = 421.56 × 98.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    281.04x = 41,498.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 41,498.37/281.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 147.66

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