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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 281.98, 423.01 and 99.43

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 281.98, 423.01 and 99.43 is: 149.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    281.98 : 423.01 = 99.43 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    281.98/423.01 = 99.43/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    281.98x = 423.01 × 99.43
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    281.98x = 42,058.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 42,058.39/281.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 149.15

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