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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 283.31, 425.03 and 100.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 283.31, 425.03 and 100.70 is: 151.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    283.31 : 425.03 = 100.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    283.31/425.03 = 100.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    283.31x = 425.03 × 100.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    283.31x = 42,802.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 42,802.44/283.31
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 151.08

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