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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 281.56, 422.26 and 98.91

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 281.56, 422.26 and 98.91 is: 148.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    281.56 : 422.26 = 98.91 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    281.56/422.26 = 98.91/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    281.56x = 422.26 × 98.91
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    281.56x = 41,766.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 41,766.42/281.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 148.34

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