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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 282.15, 423.08 and 99.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 282.15, 423.08 and 99.52 is: 149.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    282.15 : 423.08 = 99.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    282.15/423.08 = 99.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    282.15x = 423.08 × 99.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    282.15x = 42,103.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 42,103.74/282.15
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 149.22

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