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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 281.78, 422.66 and 99.15

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 281.78, 422.66 and 99.15 is: 148.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    281.78 : 422.66 = 99.15 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    281.78/422.66 = 99.15/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    281.78x = 422.66 × 99.15
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    281.78x = 41,904.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 41,904.87/281.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 148.72

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