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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 282.10, 423.01 and 99.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 282.10, 423.01 and 99.44 is: 149.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    282.10 : 423.01 = 99.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    282.10/423.01 = 99.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    282.10x = 423.01 × 99.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    282.10x = 42,064.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 42,064.11/282.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 149.11

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