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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 283.41, 425.11 and 98.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 283.41, 425.11 and 98.30 is: 147.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    283.41 : 425.11 = 98.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    283.41/425.11 = 98.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    283.41x = 425.11 × 98.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    283.41x = 41,788.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 41,788.31/283.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 147.45

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