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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 282.64, 424.07 and 100.05

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 282.64, 424.07 and 100.05 is: 150.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    282.64 : 424.07 = 100.05 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    282.64/424.07 = 100.05/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    282.64x = 424.07 × 100.05
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    282.64x = 42,427.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 42,427.51/282.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 150.11

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