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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 282.17, 423.24 and 99.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 282.17, 423.24 and 99.56 is: 149.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    282.17 : 423.24 = 99.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    282.17/423.24 = 99.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    282.17x = 423.24 × 99.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    282.17x = 42,135.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 42,135.66/282.17
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 149.33

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