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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 283.21, 424.86 and 100.71

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 283.21, 424.86 and 100.71 is: 151.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    283.21 : 424.86 = 100.71 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    283.21/424.86 = 100.71/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    283.21x = 424.86 × 100.71
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    283.21x = 42,785.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 42,785.53/283.21
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 151.08

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