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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 282.42, 423.58 and 99.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 282.42, 423.58 and 99.80 is: 149.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    282.42 : 423.58 = 99.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    282.42/423.58 = 99.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    282.42x = 423.58 × 99.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    282.42x = 42,273.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 42,273.28/282.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 149.68

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