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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 282.03, 423.06 and 159.99

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 282.03, 423.06 and 159.99 is: 239.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    282.03 : 423.06 = 159.99 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    282.03/423.06 = 159.99/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    282.03x = 423.06 × 159.99
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    282.03x = 67,685.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 67,685.37/282.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 239.99

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