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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 282.53, 423.83 and 99.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 282.53, 423.83 and 99.90 is: 149.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    282.53 : 423.83 = 99.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    282.53/423.83 = 99.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    282.53x = 423.83 × 99.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    282.53x = 42,340.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 42,340.62/282.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 149.86

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