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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 282, 422.95 and 99.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 282, 422.95 and 99.40 is: 149.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    282 : 422.95 = 99.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    282/422.95 = 99.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    282x = 422.95 × 99.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    282x = 42,041.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 42,041.23/282
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 149.08

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