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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 282.59, 423.95 and 100.00

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 282.59, 423.95 and 100.00 is: 150.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    282.59 : 423.95 = 100.00 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    282.59/423.95 = 100.00/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    282.59x = 423.95 × 100.00
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    282.59x = 42,392.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 42,392.38/282.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 150.02

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