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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 283.15, 424.58 and 100.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 283.15, 424.58 and 100.52 is: 150.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    283.15 : 424.58 = 100.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    283.15/424.58 = 100.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    283.15x = 424.58 × 100.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    283.15x = 42,678.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 42,678.78/283.15
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 150.73

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