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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 281.89, 423 and 99.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 281.89, 423 and 99.44 is: 149.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    281.89 : 423 = 99.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    281.89/423 = 99.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    281.89x = 423 × 99.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    281.89x = 42,061.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 42,061.01/281.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 149.21

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