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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 281.83, 422.71 and 99.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 281.83, 422.71 and 99.23 is: 148.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    281.83 : 422.71 = 99.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    281.83/422.71 = 99.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    281.83x = 422.71 × 99.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    281.83x = 41,945.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 41,945.51/281.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 148.83

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