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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 281.44, 422.32 and 98.87

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 281.44, 422.32 and 98.87 is: 148.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    281.44 : 422.32 = 98.87 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    281.44/422.32 = 98.87/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    281.44x = 422.32 × 98.87
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    281.44x = 41,754.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 41,754.78/281.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 148.36

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