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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 281.27, 421.95 and 98.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 281.27, 421.95 and 98.66 is: 148.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    281.27 : 421.95 = 98.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    281.27/421.95 = 98.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    281.27x = 421.95 × 98.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    281.27x = 41,629.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 41,629.59/281.27
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 148.01

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