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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 281.97, 423.09 and 99.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 281.97, 423.09 and 99.45 is: 149.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    281.97 : 423.09 = 99.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    281.97/423.09 = 99.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    281.97x = 423.09 × 99.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    281.97x = 42,076.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 42,076.30/281.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 149.22

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