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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 282.14, 423.23 and 99.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 282.14, 423.23 and 99.48 is: 149.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    282.14 : 423.23 = 99.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    282.14/423.23 = 99.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    282.14x = 423.23 × 99.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    282.14x = 42,102.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 42,102.92/282.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 149.23

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