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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 284.09, 426.23 and 99

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 284.09, 426.23 and 99 is: 148.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    284.09 : 426.23 = 99 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    284.09/426.23 = 99/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    284.09x = 426.23 × 99
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    284.09x = 42,196.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 42,196.28/284.09
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 148.53

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