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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 282.51, 423.70 and 99.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 282.51, 423.70 and 99.86 is: 149.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    282.51 : 423.70 = 99.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    282.51/423.70 = 99.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    282.51x = 423.70 × 99.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    282.51x = 42,308.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 42,308.31/282.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 149.76

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