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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 282.32, 423.47 and 99.71

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 282.32, 423.47 and 99.71 is: 149.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    282.32 : 423.47 = 99.71 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    282.32/423.47 = 99.71/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    282.32x = 423.47 × 99.71
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    282.32x = 42,224.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 42,224.33/282.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 149.56

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