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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 281.99, 423.03 and 99.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 281.99, 423.03 and 99.36 is: 149.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    281.99 : 423.03 = 99.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    281.99/423.03 = 99.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    281.99x = 423.03 × 99.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    281.99x = 42,030.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 42,030.15/281.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 149.05

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