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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 281.70, 422.25 and 98.97

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 281.70, 422.25 and 98.97 is: 148.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    281.70 : 422.25 = 98.97 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    281.70/422.25 = 98.97/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    281.70x = 422.25 × 98.97
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    281.70x = 41,790.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 41,790.08/281.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 148.35

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