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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 281.37, 421.75 and 98.67

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 281.37, 421.75 and 98.67 is: 147.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    281.37 : 421.75 = 98.67 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    281.37/421.75 = 98.67/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    281.37x = 421.75 × 98.67
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    281.37x = 41,614.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 41,614.07/281.37
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 147.90

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