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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 282.40, 423.65 and 99.79

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 282.40, 423.65 and 99.79 is: 149.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    282.40 : 423.65 = 99.79 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    282.40/423.65 = 99.79/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    282.40x = 423.65 × 99.79
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    282.40x = 42,276.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 42,276.03/282.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 149.70

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