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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 282.78, 424.24 and 100.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 282.78, 424.24 and 100.13 is: 150.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    282.78 : 424.24 = 100.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    282.78/424.24 = 100.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    282.78x = 424.24 × 100.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    282.78x = 42,476.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 42,476.78/282.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 150.21

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