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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 281.58, 422.42 and 99.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 281.58, 422.42 and 99.08 is: 148.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    281.58 : 422.42 = 99.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    281.58/422.42 = 99.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    281.58x = 422.42 × 99.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    281.58x = 41,853.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 41,853.37/281.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 148.64

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