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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 281.55, 422.36 and 98.97

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 281.55, 422.36 and 98.97 is: 148.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    281.55 : 422.36 = 98.97 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    281.55/422.36 = 98.97/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    281.55x = 422.36 × 98.97
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    281.55x = 41,800.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 41,800.47/281.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 148.47

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