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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 282.11, 423.20 and 99.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 282.11, 423.20 and 99.50 is: 149.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    282.11 : 423.20 = 99.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    282.11/423.20 = 99.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    282.11x = 423.20 × 99.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    282.11x = 42,109.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 42,109.82/282.11
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 149.27

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