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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 281.28, 421.84 and 98.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 281.28, 421.84 and 98.64 is: 147.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    281.28 : 421.84 = 98.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    281.28/421.84 = 98.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    281.28x = 421.84 × 98.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    281.28x = 41,610.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 41,610.30/281.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 147.93

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