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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 281.23, 422.03 and 98.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 281.23, 422.03 and 98.62 is: 147.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    281.23 : 422.03 = 98.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    281.23/422.03 = 98.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    281.23x = 422.03 × 98.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    281.23x = 41,619.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 41,619.05/281.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 147.99

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