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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 282.18, 423.35 and 99.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 282.18, 423.35 and 99.58 is: 149.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    282.18 : 423.35 = 99.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    282.18/423.35 = 99.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    282.18x = 423.35 × 99.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    282.18x = 42,157.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 42,157.19/282.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 149.40

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