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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 284.91, 427.18 and 99.77

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 284.91, 427.18 and 99.77 is: 149.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    284.91 : 427.18 = 99.77 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    284.91/427.18 = 99.77/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    284.91x = 427.18 × 99.77
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    284.91x = 42,619.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 42,619.75/284.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 149.59

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