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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 282.53, 423.59 and 99.87

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 282.53, 423.59 and 99.87 is: 149.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    282.53 : 423.59 = 99.87 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    282.53/423.59 = 99.87/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    282.53x = 423.59 × 99.87
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    282.53x = 42,303.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 42,303.43/282.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 149.73

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