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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 281.55, 422.16 and 98.91

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 281.55, 422.16 and 98.91 is: 148.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    281.55 : 422.16 = 98.91 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    281.55/422.16 = 98.91/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    281.55x = 422.16 × 98.91
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    281.55x = 41,755.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 41,755.85/281.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 148.31

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