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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 281.06, 421.80 and 198.95

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 281.06, 421.80 and 198.95 is: 298.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    281.06 : 421.80 = 198.95 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    281.06/421.80 = 198.95/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    281.06x = 421.80 × 198.95
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    281.06x = 83,915.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 83,915.00/281.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 298.57

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