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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 283.29, 425 and 100.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 283.29, 425 and 100.66 is: 151.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    283.29 : 425 = 100.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    283.29/425 = 100.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    283.29x = 425 × 100.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    283.29x = 42,780.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 42,780.50/283.29
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 151.01

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