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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 282.83, 424.30 and 100.33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 282.83, 424.30 and 100.33 is: 150.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    282.83 : 424.30 = 100.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    282.83/424.30 = 100.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    282.83x = 424.30 × 100.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    282.83x = 42,569.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 42,569.52/282.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 150.51

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