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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 281.52, 422.40 and 99.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 281.52, 422.40 and 99.04 is: 148.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    281.52 : 422.40 = 99.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    281.52/422.40 = 99.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    281.52x = 422.40 × 99.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    281.52x = 41,834.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 41,834.50/281.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 148.60

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