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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 283.05, 424.58 and 100.35

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 283.05, 424.58 and 100.35 is: 150.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    283.05 : 424.58 = 100.35 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    283.05/424.58 = 100.35/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    283.05x = 424.58 × 100.35
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    283.05x = 42,606.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 42,606.60/283.05
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 150.53

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