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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 282.58, 423.57 and 99.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 282.58, 423.57 and 99.88 is: 149.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    282.58 : 423.57 = 99.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    282.58/423.57 = 99.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    282.58x = 423.57 × 99.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    282.58x = 42,306.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 42,306.17/282.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 149.71

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