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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 281.09, 421.68 and 98.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 281.09, 421.68 and 98.59 is: 147.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    281.09 : 421.68 = 98.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    281.09/421.68 = 98.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    281.09x = 421.68 × 98.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    281.09x = 41,573.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 41,573.43/281.09
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 147.90

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