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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 281.91, 423.03 and 99.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 281.91, 423.03 and 99.44 is: 149.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    281.91 : 423.03 = 99.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    281.91/423.03 = 99.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    281.91x = 423.03 × 99.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    281.91x = 42,066.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 42,066.10/281.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 149.22

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