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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 281.27, 422.02 and 98.79

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 281.27, 422.02 and 98.79 is: 148.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    281.27 : 422.02 = 98.79 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    281.27/422.02 = 98.79/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    281.27x = 422.02 × 98.79
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    281.27x = 41,691.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 41,691.36/281.27
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 148.23

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