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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 282.19, 423.28 and 99.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 282.19, 423.28 and 99.54 is: 149.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    282.19 : 423.28 = 99.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    282.19/423.28 = 99.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    282.19x = 423.28 × 99.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    282.19x = 42,132.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 42,132.23/282.19
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 149.31

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