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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 281.34, 421.86 and 98.67

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 281.34, 421.86 and 98.67 is: 147.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    281.34 : 421.86 = 98.67 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    281.34/421.86 = 98.67/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    281.34x = 421.86 × 98.67
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    281.34x = 41,624.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 41,624.93/281.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 147.95

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