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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 282.57, 423.90 and 99.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 282.57, 423.90 and 99.94 is: 149.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    282.57 : 423.90 = 99.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    282.57/423.90 = 99.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    282.57x = 423.90 × 99.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    282.57x = 42,364.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 42,364.57/282.57
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 149.93

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