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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 282.56, 423.83 and 99.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 282.56, 423.83 and 99.94 is: 149.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    282.56 : 423.83 = 99.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    282.56/423.83 = 99.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    282.56x = 423.83 × 99.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    282.56x = 42,356.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 42,356.76/282.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 149.91

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