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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 284.52, 426.63 and 99.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 284.52, 426.63 and 99.34 is: 148.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    284.52 : 426.63 = 99.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    284.52/426.63 = 99.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    284.52x = 426.63 × 99.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    284.52x = 42,381.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 42,381.42/284.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 148.96

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