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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 282.38, 423.50 and 99.77

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 282.38, 423.50 and 99.77 is: 149.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    282.38 : 423.50 = 99.77 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    282.38/423.50 = 99.77/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    282.38x = 423.50 × 99.77
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    282.38x = 42,249.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 42,249.98/282.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 149.62

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