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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 282.60, 423.96 and 100.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 282.60, 423.96 and 100.08 is: 150.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    282.60 : 423.96 = 100.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    282.60/423.96 = 100.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    282.60x = 423.96 × 100.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    282.60x = 42,429.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 42,429.92/282.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 150.14

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