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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 282.29, 423.51 and 99.71

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 282.29, 423.51 and 99.71 is: 149.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    282.29 : 423.51 = 99.71 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    282.29/423.51 = 99.71/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    282.29x = 423.51 × 99.71
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    282.29x = 42,228.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 42,228.18/282.29
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 149.59

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