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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 284.70, 427.02 and 99.57

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 284.70, 427.02 and 99.57 is: 149.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    284.70 : 427.02 = 99.57 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    284.70/427.02 = 99.57/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    284.70x = 427.02 × 99.57
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    284.70x = 42,518.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 42,518.38/284.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 149.34

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