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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 281.78, 422.57 and 99.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 281.78, 422.57 and 99.12 is: 148.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    281.78 : 422.57 = 99.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    281.78/422.57 = 99.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    281.78x = 422.57 × 99.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    281.78x = 41,886.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 41,886.41/281.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 148.65

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