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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 282.72, 424.22 and 100.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 282.72, 424.22 and 100.20 is: 150.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    282.72 : 424.22 = 100.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    282.72/424.22 = 100.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    282.72x = 424.22 × 100.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    282.72x = 42,506.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 42,506.34/282.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 150.35

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