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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 281.51, 422.31 and 98.91

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 281.51, 422.31 and 98.91 is: 148.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    281.51 : 422.31 = 98.91 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    281.51/422.31 = 98.91/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    281.51x = 422.31 × 98.91
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    281.51x = 41,770.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 41,770.68/281.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 148.38

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