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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 281.95, 422.99 and 99.35

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 281.95, 422.99 and 99.35 is: 149.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    281.95 : 422.99 = 99.35 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    281.95/422.99 = 99.35/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    281.95x = 422.99 × 99.35
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    281.95x = 42,023.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 42,023.40/281.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 149.04

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