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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 281.40, 422.10 and 98.79

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 281.40, 422.10 and 98.79 is: 148.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    281.40 : 422.10 = 98.79 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    281.40/422.10 = 98.79/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    281.40x = 422.10 × 98.79
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    281.40x = 41,699.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 41,699.26/281.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 148.19

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