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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 282.87, 424.32 and 100.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 282.87, 424.32 and 100.20 is: 150.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    282.87 : 424.32 = 100.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    282.87/424.32 = 100.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    282.87x = 424.32 × 100.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    282.87x = 42,516.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 42,516.86/282.87
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 150.31

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