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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 284.67, 427 and 99.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 284.67, 427 and 99.58 is: 149.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    284.67 : 427 = 99.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    284.67/427 = 99.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    284.67x = 427 × 99.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    284.67x = 42,520.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 42,520.66/284.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 149.37

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