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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 282.65, 424.08 and 100.17

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 282.65, 424.08 and 100.17 is: 150.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    282.65 : 424.08 = 100.17 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    282.65/424.08 = 100.17/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    282.65x = 424.08 × 100.17
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    282.65x = 42,480.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 42,480.09/282.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 150.29

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