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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 282.59, 423.84 and 99.97

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 282.59, 423.84 and 99.97 is: 149.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    282.59 : 423.84 = 99.97 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    282.59/423.84 = 99.97/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    282.59x = 423.84 × 99.97
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    282.59x = 42,371.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 42,371.28/282.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 149.94

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