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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 281.42, 422.15 and 98.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 281.42, 422.15 and 98.82 is: 148.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    281.42 : 422.15 = 98.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    281.42/422.15 = 98.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    281.42x = 422.15 × 98.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    281.42x = 41,716.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 41,716.86/281.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 148.24

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