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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 283.27, 425.11 and 100.81

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 283.27, 425.11 and 100.81 is: 151.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    283.27 : 425.11 = 100.81 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    283.27/425.11 = 100.81/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    283.27x = 425.11 × 100.81
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    283.27x = 42,855.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 42,855.34/283.27
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 151.29

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