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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 281.64, 422.48 and 99.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 281.64, 422.48 and 99.04 is: 148.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    281.64 : 422.48 = 99.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    281.64/422.48 = 99.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    281.64x = 422.48 × 99.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    281.64x = 41,840.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 41,840.87/281.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 148.56

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