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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 281.69, 422.53 and 99.21

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 281.69, 422.53 and 99.21 is: 148.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    281.69 : 422.53 = 99.21 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    281.69/422.53 = 99.21/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    281.69x = 422.53 × 99.21
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    281.69x = 41,919.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 41,919.20/281.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 148.81

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