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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 282.33, 423.54 and 99.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 282.33, 423.54 and 99.73 is: 149.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    282.33 : 423.54 = 99.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    282.33/423.54 = 99.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    282.33x = 423.54 × 99.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    282.33x = 42,239.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 42,239.64/282.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 149.61

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