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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 281.09, 421.35 and 98.33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 281.09, 421.35 and 98.33 is: 147.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    281.09 : 421.35 = 98.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    281.09/421.35 = 98.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    281.09x = 421.35 × 98.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    281.09x = 41,431.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 41,431.79/281.09
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 147.40

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