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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 281.12, 421.62 and 98.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 281.12, 421.62 and 98.56 is: 147.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    281.12 : 421.62 = 98.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    281.12/421.62 = 98.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    281.12x = 421.62 × 98.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    281.12x = 41,554.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 41,554.37/281.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 147.82

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