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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 282.93, 424.36 and 100.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 282.93, 424.36 and 100.36 is: 150.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    282.93 : 424.36 = 100.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    282.93/424.36 = 100.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    282.93x = 424.36 × 100.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    282.93x = 42,588.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 42,588.77/282.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 150.53

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