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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 282.45, 423.71 and 99.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 282.45, 423.71 and 99.82 is: 149.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    282.45 : 423.71 = 99.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    282.45/423.71 = 99.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    282.45x = 423.71 × 99.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    282.45x = 42,294.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 42,294.73/282.45
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 149.74

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