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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 283.12, 424.76 and 100.51

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 283.12, 424.76 and 100.51 is: 150.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    283.12 : 424.76 = 100.51 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    283.12/424.76 = 100.51/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    283.12x = 424.76 × 100.51
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    283.12x = 42,691.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 42,691.06/283.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 150.79

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