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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 281.41, 422.22 and 98.93

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 281.41, 422.22 and 98.93 is: 148.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    281.41 : 422.22 = 98.93 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    281.41/422.22 = 98.93/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    281.41x = 422.22 × 98.93
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    281.41x = 41,770.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 41,770.22/281.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 148.43

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