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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 282.88, 423.86 and 100.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 282.88, 423.86 and 100.18 is: 150.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    282.88 : 423.86 = 100.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    282.88/423.86 = 100.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    282.88x = 423.86 × 100.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    282.88x = 42,462.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 42,462.29/282.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 150.11

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