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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 281.66, 422.39 and 99.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 281.66, 422.39 and 99.02 is: 148.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    281.66 : 422.39 = 99.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    281.66/422.39 = 99.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    281.66x = 422.39 × 99.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    281.66x = 41,822.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 41,822.45/281.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 148.49

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