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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 283.11, 424.76 and 100.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 283.11, 424.76 and 100.50 is: 150.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    283.11 : 424.76 = 100.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    283.11/424.76 = 100.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    283.11x = 424.76 × 100.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    283.11x = 42,687.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 42,687.88/283.11
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 150.78

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