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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 281.75, 422.53 and 99.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 281.75, 422.53 and 99.14 is: 148.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    281.75 : 422.53 = 99.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    281.75/422.53 = 99.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    281.75x = 422.53 × 99.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    281.75x = 41,887.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 41,887.26/281.75
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 148.67

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