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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 283.09, 424.35 and 100.33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 283.09, 424.35 and 100.33 is: 150.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    283.09 : 424.35 = 100.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    283.09/424.35 = 100.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    283.09x = 424.35 × 100.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    283.09x = 42,575.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 42,575.04/283.09
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 150.39

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