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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 281.62, 422.28 and 98.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 281.62, 422.28 and 98.98 is: 148.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    281.62 : 422.28 = 98.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    281.62/422.28 = 98.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    281.62x = 422.28 × 98.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    281.62x = 41,797.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 41,797.27/281.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 148.42

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