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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 281.54, 422.37 and 98.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 281.54, 422.37 and 98.94 is: 148.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    281.54 : 422.37 = 98.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    281.54/422.37 = 98.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    281.54x = 422.37 × 98.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    281.54x = 41,789.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 41,789.29/281.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 148.43

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