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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 281.79, 422.42 and 99.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 281.79, 422.42 and 99.07 is: 148.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    281.79 : 422.42 = 99.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    281.79/422.42 = 99.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    281.79x = 422.42 × 99.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    281.79x = 41,847.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 41,847.60/281.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 148.51

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