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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 282.67, 424.06 and 100.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 282.67, 424.06 and 100.07 is: 150.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    282.67 : 424.06 = 100.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    282.67/424.06 = 100.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    282.67x = 424.06 × 100.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    282.67x = 42,433.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 42,433.56/282.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 150.12

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