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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 281.83, 422.87 and 99.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 281.83, 422.87 and 99.25 is: 148.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    281.83 : 422.87 = 99.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    281.83/422.87 = 99.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    281.83x = 422.87 × 99.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    281.83x = 41,970.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 41,970.04/281.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 148.92

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