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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 284.80, 427.14 and 99.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 284.80, 427.14 and 99.68 is: 149.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    284.80 : 427.14 = 99.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    284.80/427.14 = 99.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    284.80x = 427.14 × 99.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    284.80x = 42,577.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 42,577.32/284.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 149.50

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