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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 281.85, 422.79 and 99.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 281.85, 422.79 and 99.23 is: 148.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    281.85 : 422.79 = 99.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    281.85/422.79 = 99.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    281.85x = 422.79 × 99.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    281.85x = 41,950.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 41,950.97/281.85
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 148.84

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