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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 282.52, 423.90 and 100.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 282.52, 423.90 and 100.04 is: 150.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    282.52 : 423.90 = 100.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    282.52/423.90 = 100.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    282.52x = 423.90 × 100.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    282.52x = 42,406.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 42,406.96/282.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 150.10

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