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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 283.17, 424.78 and 100.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 283.17, 424.78 and 100.55 is: 150.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    283.17 : 424.78 = 100.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    283.17/424.78 = 100.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    283.17x = 424.78 × 100.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    283.17x = 42,711.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 42,711.63/283.17
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 150.83

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