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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 283.29, 424.97 and 100.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 283.29, 424.97 and 100.73 is: 151.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    283.29 : 424.97 = 100.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    283.29/424.97 = 100.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    283.29x = 424.97 × 100.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    283.29x = 42,804.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 42,804.60/283.29
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 151.10

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