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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 281.99, 423.04 and 84.33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 281.99, 423.04 and 84.33 is: 126.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    281.99 : 423.04 = 84.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    281.99/423.04 = 84.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    281.99x = 423.04 × 84.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    281.99x = 35,674.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 35,674.75/281.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 126.51

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