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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 282.72, 424.14 and 100.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 282.72, 424.14 and 100.10 is: 150.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    282.72 : 424.14 = 100.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    282.72/424.14 = 100.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    282.72x = 424.14 × 100.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    282.72x = 42,456.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 42,456.41/282.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 150.17

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