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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 281.93, 422.87 and 99.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 281.93, 422.87 and 99.32 is: 148.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    281.93 : 422.87 = 99.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    281.93/422.87 = 99.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    281.93x = 422.87 × 99.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    281.93x = 41,996.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 41,996.84/281.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 148.96

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